The Denver Nuggets were without two big pieces of their offense in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for their game against the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Murray missed a second straight game due to tightness in his right hamstring.

This means head coach Michael Malone will likely look to Peyton Watson (knee), Hunter Tyson and Spencer Jones to see more minutes.

The Denver Nuggets are hunting for a top-two seed in a strong Western Conference. Their goal isn’t just a place in the standings — it’s to win a championship.