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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: Wolves look to avenge prior losses

By Terrence Verwayne

Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) and forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) and forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kenneth Faried (35) runs up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports” width=”645″ height=”399″ /> Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) runs up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Record: 18-24 (10-11 home, 8-13 away)

Starting Lineup

PG – Emmanuel Mudiay (12.3 PPG, 4.2 APG, 3.5 RPG, 0.9 SPG)

SG – Will Barton (13.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.9 APG, 0.9 SPG)

SF – Danilo Gallinari (16.9 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.2 APG)

PF – Kenneth Faried (9.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.9 BPG)

C – Nikola Jokic (14.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.8 APG)

Key Reserves

Jameer Nelson may be starting this game due to back spasms suffered by starting point guard Emmanuel Mudiay during Saturday nights game against the Clippers. Nelson is a solid vet who has done a good job running the second unit offense while providing good outside shooting all season.

Wilson Chandler is one of the better bench players in the league. He’s averaging 16.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and dishing out two assists per game for the Nuggets and is a guy the Wolves will have to key in on once he enters the game.

Jusuf Nurkic is a young center who’s still developing but is capable of getting a double-double on any given night. The Nuggets will bring him in as a bigger body to help provide defense on KAT.

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