Recap: Denver vs. Minnesota
Sports Network | October 10, 2008
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - J.R. Smith recorded a game-high 21 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 118-95 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in preseason play.
The Nuggets played without Carmelo Anthony, who sat out their preseason opener because of a bruised left ring finger. But they got 13 points from Kenyon Martin, and a 12-point, 11-rebound effort from Chris Andersen. Dahntay Jones chipped in 11 points off the bench.
Corey Brewer scored 18 points to lead Minnesota, which had not lost either of its first two preseason contests. Blake Ahearn contributed 17 points for the T'Wolves, while Randy Foye had 16. Al Jefferson finished with 10 points and 11 boards.
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