Nikola Jokic posted a 27-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and the Denver Nuggets pulled away for a 123-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

Aaron Gordon added 23 points and 10 rebounds for Denver, which won its seventh game in a row. Tim Hardaway and Jamal Murray also finished with 23 points.

Julius Randle scored 26 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished seven assists for Minnesota. Naz Reid finished with 19 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Anthony Edwards struggled to find his rhythm against the Nuggets defense. He finished with 26 points but missed 15 of 23 shots from the field.

Denver outscored Minnesota 68-52 in the second half to secure the victory. The strong finishes spoiled a theme night for the Timberwolves, who played with

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