Denver at Minnesota

Minnesota will try to slow down the Nuggets, who have won eight of nine, and the Timberwolves come off a 115-114 win over Dallas on Wednesday. Jaden McDaniels hit a clinching free throw with three seconds left and totaled 27 points for the Timberwolves, who snapped a two-game skid. Minnesota has won 10 of 14 games outright in their past 14 Saturday home games. The Timberwolves match up well beyond the arc as they shoot 38.2 percent from 3-point range compared to 38.4 percent for the Nuggets. Minnesota has lost three of five, but against some tough competition, and they beat Denver 119-116 in the first meeting this season. Take the points with the Timberwolves.