The Denver Nuggets faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling game that ended with some heated moments between Christian Braun and Rudy Gobert. In the fourth quarter, Braun made a powerful dunk over Gobert, igniting the crowd at the Target Center. However, his celebratory antics in Gobert’s face led to a confrontation, resulting in both players receiving technical fouls.
Gobert commended Braun’s dunk but criticized his post-dunk celebration, stating, “He dunked on me. That was incredible, but what happened after the dunk was what I didn’t like.” Despite the highlight play, the Nuggets couldn’t hold onto their lead, as the Timberwolves staged a comeback to secure the win.
Gobert played a pivotal role in sealing the victory for the Timberwolves, finishing with an impressive stat line. Meanwhile, Braun contributed with 14 points and seven rebounds. Aaron Gordon and Anthony Edwards led their respective teams in scoring, showcasing a competitive matchup between the two squads.