Nuggets star enters concussion protocol

Edwards scored the go-ahead shot at the basket with a floating jump shot that gave Minnesota a 117-116 lead with 25.7 seconds left. Gobert added two free throws with 10.1 seconds left to extend the lead to three.

Jokic shot a 3-point attempt from the right corner, but it failed in the final seconds.

Denver played down the stretch without guard Jamal Murray, who left the game in the third quarter after a collision with Randle. Murray was placed in the concussion protocol, said the Nuggets.

Despite Murray's absence, Denver went on a 25-3 run to take a 112-102 lead with 4:17 left. The run included a highlight-reel play from Braun, who vaulted a dunk over Gobert, the Timberwolves' 7-foot-1 center.

After the play, Braun yelled in celebration and slammed Gobert with his shoulder. The Timberwolves big man took offense, grabbed Braun and pushed him away.