Murray praises the crowd, sends a powerful message after Denver's win: "This is why you want home-court advantage!" /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 00:07 - 19 April 2026

The Denver Nuggets secured a victory in the first game of the Western Conference quarterfinals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in Colorado. After the match, Jamal Murray, one of the heroes of the triumph, shared his initial impressions.

You could follow the live coverage of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game on Sportal.

Denver managed to survive a dramatic finish and take the series lead, although Minnesota proved they will be a worthy opponent.

Nikola Jokić had a somewhat slower start to the game but eventually shifted into high gear, finishing the duel with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Alongside Jamal Murray, he was the standout player for his team.

After the game, it was Murray, who tallied 30 points and seven assists, who shared his initial thoughts on the court in Colorado.

This is the most important game in my opinion, it sets the tone and rhythm of the series. This is why you work for home-court advantage, to win games like this. Thank you all for coming out.Jamal Murray