Vinny Benedetto
@vbenedetto.bsky.social
Denver Nuggets beat writer for the Denver Gazette.
My loyal friends and followers, I present you the official box score from the Nuggets' win over the Timberwolves:
November 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
My loyal friends and followers, I present you the official box score from the Nuggets' win over the Timberwolves:
Nuggets win 123-112, and the win streak is at 7 after the best W of the season.
Nikola Jokic probably had a 20-point triple-double. Jamal Murray did a nice job of getting to the rim. Peyton Watson leads a solid defensive effort against Anthony Edwards. Tim Hardaway Jr. shoot good
Nikola Jokic probably had a 20-point triple-double. Jamal Murray did a nice job of getting to the rim. Peyton Watson leads a solid defensive effort against Anthony Edwards. Tim Hardaway Jr. shoot good
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Nuggets win 123-112, and the win streak is at 7 after the best W of the season.
Nikola Jokic probably had a 20-point triple-double. Jamal Murray did a nice job of getting to the rim. Peyton Watson leads a solid defensive effort against Anthony Edwards. Tim Hardaway Jr. shoot good
Nikola Jokic probably had a 20-point triple-double. Jamal Murray did a nice job of getting to the rim. Peyton Watson leads a solid defensive effort against Anthony Edwards. Tim Hardaway Jr. shoot good
Peyton Watson's giving his new friends at Klutch something to work with tonight.
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Peyton Watson's giving his new friends at Klutch something to work with tonight.
Jokic finds a cutting Peyton Watson, and Denver's got a 10-point lead with 4:40 to go. Jokic might have a triple-double. He might not. I'd tell you, but NBA is having some league-wide issues with live stats.
November 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Jokic finds a cutting Peyton Watson, and Denver's got a 10-point lead with 4:40 to go. Jokic might have a triple-double. He might not. I'd tell you, but NBA is having some league-wide issues with live stats.
Jonas Valanciunas doing bully things, including denying the fine people of Minnesota free chicken, and Denver's up 8 thanks to a 13-6 run over the first five minutes of the fourth quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Jonas Valanciunas doing bully things, including denying the fine people of Minnesota free chicken, and Denver's up 8 thanks to a 13-6 run over the first five minutes of the fourth quarter.
Nuggets lead 87-86 after 3. Believe that was a 6-0 T'Wolves run to end the third. Nuggets have done a good job vs. Edwards for most of the game, but he drove for a couple of buckets late in 3Q. Will be interesting to see if that gets him going.
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Nuggets lead 87-86 after 3. Believe that was a 6-0 T'Wolves run to end the third. Nuggets have done a good job vs. Edwards for most of the game, but he drove for a couple of buckets late in 3Q. Will be interesting to see if that gets him going.
Rudy Gobert gets called for his fourth foul in the middle of the third quarter with it tied at 73.
Jokic has been more aggressive to start the 3Q. He's up to 14-7-8. Tim Hardaway Jr. just hit his third 3 on four attempts. He's got 15.
Jokic has been more aggressive to start the 3Q. He's up to 14-7-8. Tim Hardaway Jr. just hit his third 3 on four attempts. He's got 15.
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Rudy Gobert gets called for his fourth foul in the middle of the third quarter with it tied at 73.
Jokic has been more aggressive to start the 3Q. He's up to 14-7-8. Tim Hardaway Jr. just hit his third 3 on four attempts. He's got 15.
Jokic has been more aggressive to start the 3Q. He's up to 14-7-8. Tim Hardaway Jr. just hit his third 3 on four attempts. He's got 15.
Timberwolves lead 60-55 at the break. Jamal Murray carried the Nuggets through some tough parts of 2Q and leads Denver with 17 points (on 7-17 FG). Gordon has 13&5. Jokic with 7-6-6 (4 TOs, 3 fouls).
Reid (17) and Randle (16) lead Timberwolves.
Min 9-21 3PT; Denver 5-15 3PT
Reid (17) and Randle (16) lead Timberwolves.
Min 9-21 3PT; Denver 5-15 3PT
November 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Timberwolves lead 60-55 at the break. Jamal Murray carried the Nuggets through some tough parts of 2Q and leads Denver with 17 points (on 7-17 FG). Gordon has 13&5. Jokic with 7-6-6 (4 TOs, 3 fouls).
Reid (17) and Randle (16) lead Timberwolves.
Min 9-21 3PT; Denver 5-15 3PT
Reid (17) and Randle (16) lead Timberwolves.
Min 9-21 3PT; Denver 5-15 3PT
Denver's double-big lineup has given up 3s on the first three defensive possessions. Rob Dillingham hit one against the zone. Then, Randle drives on JV and kicks to Reid when Jokic shows help.
Timberwolves up 5.
Timberwolves up 5.
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Denver's double-big lineup has given up 3s on the first three defensive possessions. Rob Dillingham hit one against the zone. Then, Randle drives on JV and kicks to Reid when Jokic shows help.
Timberwolves up 5.
Timberwolves up 5.
Nuggets go with the two-big lineup against a Reid-Randle Timberwolves frontcourt. Doesn't take long for Reid and Jonas Valanciunas to get acquainted. Reid gets a technical for shoving JV.
It's 44-all in the middle of the second.
It's 44-all in the middle of the second.
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Nuggets go with the two-big lineup against a Reid-Randle Timberwolves frontcourt. Doesn't take long for Reid and Jonas Valanciunas to get acquainted. Reid gets a technical for shoving JV.
It's 44-all in the middle of the second.
It's 44-all in the middle of the second.
Nikola Jokic picks up his second foul in the final minute of the 1Q.
Timberwolves on a 15-1 run and lead 31-29 .
Aaron Gordon and Tim Hardaway Jr. lead the Nuggets with 8 and 7 pts, respectively. Jokic with 5-4-5.
Reid and Randle w/ 7pts for MIN. Edwards 0-5 FG, 5-6 FT.
Timberwolves on a 15-1 run and lead 31-29 .
Aaron Gordon and Tim Hardaway Jr. lead the Nuggets with 8 and 7 pts, respectively. Jokic with 5-4-5.
Reid and Randle w/ 7pts for MIN. Edwards 0-5 FG, 5-6 FT.
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Nikola Jokic picks up his second foul in the final minute of the 1Q.
Timberwolves on a 15-1 run and lead 31-29 .
Aaron Gordon and Tim Hardaway Jr. lead the Nuggets with 8 and 7 pts, respectively. Jokic with 5-4-5.
Reid and Randle w/ 7pts for MIN. Edwards 0-5 FG, 5-6 FT.
Timberwolves on a 15-1 run and lead 31-29 .
Aaron Gordon and Tim Hardaway Jr. lead the Nuggets with 8 and 7 pts, respectively. Jokic with 5-4-5.
Reid and Randle w/ 7pts for MIN. Edwards 0-5 FG, 5-6 FT.
Nuggets are using a 2-3 zone off of makes. Peyton Watson's been picking up Anthony Edwards when Denver can't get the zone set. Nuggets up 10 five minutes in.
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Nuggets are using a 2-3 zone off of makes. Peyton Watson's been picking up Anthony Edwards when Denver can't get the zone set. Nuggets up 10 five minutes in.
The Nuggets just announced Nikola Jokic is available for tonight’s game against Minnesota.
November 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Nuggets just announced Nikola Jokic is available for tonight’s game against Minnesota.
Game-time decision. David Adelman said he thinks Jokic will play.
Any updates on Jokic status?
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Game-time decision. David Adelman said he thinks Jokic will play.
Cam Johnson is day-to-day, I'm told. Sounds like he'll be on the injury report for a few games, but it's not too serious.
November 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Cam Johnson is day-to-day, I'm told. Sounds like he'll be on the injury report for a few games, but it's not too serious.
Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow's game in Minnesota with a left wrist sprain.
Cam Johnson is out with a right bicep strain.
Cam Johnson is out with a right bicep strain.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow's game in Minnesota with a left wrist sprain.
Cam Johnson is out with a right bicep strain.
Cam Johnson is out with a right bicep strain.
Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after spraining his left ankle, per ESPN.
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after spraining his left ankle, per ESPN.
Just checked with the Nuggets to see if there was an injury update on Christian Braun and/or Cam Johnson and was told there won’t be an update until tomorrow afternoon.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Just checked with the Nuggets to see if there was an injury update on Christian Braun and/or Cam Johnson and was told there won’t be an update until tomorrow afternoon.
Looks like Klutch Sports just announced Peyton Watson as a new client. Watson was previously represented by Excel Sports.
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Looks like Klutch Sports just announced Peyton Watson as a new client. Watson was previously represented by Excel Sports.
Spencer Jones and Tim Hardaway Jr. start in place of Braun and Johnson to start the 3Q.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Spencer Jones and Tim Hardaway Jr. start in place of Braun and Johnson to start the 3Q.
Clippers lead the Nuggets 68-63 at halftime.
Jokic 33-6-2. Cam Johnson's questionable to return with a right arm strain.
James Harden has 19 to lead the Clippers.
Jokic 33-6-2. Cam Johnson's questionable to return with a right arm strain.
James Harden has 19 to lead the Clippers.
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Clippers lead the Nuggets 68-63 at halftime.
Jokic 33-6-2. Cam Johnson's questionable to return with a right arm strain.
James Harden has 19 to lead the Clippers.
Jokic 33-6-2. Cam Johnson's questionable to return with a right arm strain.
James Harden has 19 to lead the Clippers.
Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray are probable for tonight’s game at the Clippers. That’s encouraging.
Holmes, Bates and C. Jones still with Grand Rapids Gold.
Holmes, Bates and C. Jones still with Grand Rapids Gold.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray are probable for tonight’s game at the Clippers. That’s encouraging.
Holmes, Bates and C. Jones still with Grand Rapids Gold.
Holmes, Bates and C. Jones still with Grand Rapids Gold.
Big fan of Bruce Brown's tip-of-the-hat celebration.
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Big fan of Bruce Brown's tip-of-the-hat celebration.
Jonas big x strong. Bruce active x fast. Nuggets up 15 with 7 minutes to go.
It's a 16-4 run with Joker on the bench.
It's a 16-4 run with Joker on the bench.
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Jonas big x strong. Bruce active x fast. Nuggets up 15 with 7 minutes to go.
It's a 16-4 run with Joker on the bench.
It's a 16-4 run with Joker on the bench.
Murray, present.
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Murray, present.