AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets gets hit in the face with the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hangs on the rim before being called for a technical violation against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to possession being called in favor of the Minnesota Timberwolves after the two teams fought for a loose ball during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to getting called for an offensive foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostD'Angelo Russell (0) of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains after teammate Ed Davis (17) fouled Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets while shooting during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to getting called for a foul on Jarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to getting called for a foul on Jarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEd Davis (17) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPJ Dozier (35) of the Denver Nuggets is fouled by Jake Layman (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Juancho Hernangomez (41) defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPJ Dozier (35) of the Denver Nuggets is fouled by Jake Layman (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Juancho Hernangomez (41) defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets chats with Jamal Murray (27) as they play the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 5: PJ Dozier (35) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call that he fouled D'Angelo Russell (0) of the Minnesota Timberwolves (which would be overturned on a challenge) during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.(Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets gets the scoop from a referee as his squad takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets takes breather against the the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets coaches against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scowls after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets walks down the court as Malik Beasley (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots free throws during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets walks down the court as Malik Beasley (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots free throws during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound away from Jarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets defends Malik Beasley (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Juancho Hernangomez (41) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fires an outlet pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets smiles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets gets hit in the face with the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets hosted the Minneapolis Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday night, Jan. 5, 2021.
