Wolves-Denver game recap

December 12, 2015 at 6:04AM

GAME RECAP

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Jameer Nelson, Denver

Veteran point guard filled in for injured starter Emmanuel Mudiay midway through game and how, with four three-pointers and 14 points in the third quarter alone.

By the NUMBERS

9 Nuggets starter Danilo Gallinari's points in overtime on 3-for-3 shooting.

5 Wolves foul-prone rookie Nemanja Bjelica's personal fouls in less than 13 minutes played.

6 Times this season the Wolves have lost a double-digit lead and the game.

JERRY ZGODA

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