Nikola Jokic scored a game-high 41 factors to assist the Denver Nuggets reclaim prime spot within the Western Convention with a a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jokic added 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals on Wednesday night time.
Denver lead the Western Convention by one sport with two regular-season matches remaining.
The defending NBA champions are favourites to assert the primary seed and residential benefit for the play-offs.
The Timberwolves at the moment are tied for second place within the West with the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, who thrashed the San Antonio Spurs 127-89.
Harm-hit San Antonio had been with out star rookie Victor Wembanyama, who was dominated out with an injured ankle, whereas Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan additionally missed out by way of damage.