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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 31, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Game 1 for the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a success.

As Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray got settled in, they continued to prove they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Saturday’s victory was just the first playoff win for the Nuggets this year—but it was the team’s 13th win in a row.

With an impressive performance put together by the All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ duo is on the verge of making NBA history.

Nikola Jokic checked in for 40 minutes against the Timberwolves for Game 1. He shot 11-19 from the field to score 25 points. It was a signature triple-double night for the star center, who added 11 assists and 13 rebounds to his stat line.

GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 13: Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate against the Portland Trail Blazers late in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on January 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Murray played for 39 minutes on Saturday night. While he struggled from the field, going 7-22 with zero out of eight shots made from deep, Murray went to the free-throw line for 16 attempts. He made every shot. Murray wrapped up the game with 30 points, seven assists, and five rebounds.

via ESPN Insights: Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic had their EIGHT playoff game with each recording 25 PTS, 5 REB and 5 AST 🔥

This ties Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen for the most instances by a duo in NBA playoff history 👀

The Nuggets Are Looking For Another Title

GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 05: Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets talk during the third quarter of Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Jokic has clearly established himself as one of the top players in the NBA. Every year for over five years, Jokic has been in the MVP conversation as a runner-up or winner.

As for Murray, he’s been solid but struggled to break through to become an All-Star. That all changed in 2025-2026.

Jamal Murray was voted as an All-Star for the first time in year nine. He wrapped up the regular season with averages of 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. Now, he’s off to an impressive start for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Murray and the Nuggets won the NBA title in 2023. After coming up short over the past two seasons, Murray and Jokic are searching for another title. They are off to a decent start after taking down the Timberwolves with a 116-105 score.

The two teams will be back on the court for Game 2 on Monday, April 20.