The Denver Nuggets play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Pepsi Center on Sunday evening.

The Nuggets (38-18) have won six of their last 10 games, including their last two in a row. This marks their first game of a two-game home stand, as they look to add to their 21-7 home record. The Nuggets average 110.3 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 106.8 points per game, which is fifth fewest in the league. They average 26.3 assists per game and limit themselves to 12.7 turnovers per game. Nikola Jokic continues to lead the Nuggets, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Jamal Murray finished with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists, in the Nuggets' most recent contest, and is averaging 18.9 points, 4.7 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Torrey Craig gives the Nuggets great hustle and versatility, averaging 7.7 points, while shooting 50.8 percent from the field, including 42.9 percent from long range.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (16-38) have dropped nine of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. This marks their first game of a four-game road trip. They have dropped seven straight road games and look to turn things around and build on their 9-17 road record. The Timberwolves average 112.5 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 116.1 points against, which is fourth most in the league. They are shooting an average of 43.7 percent from the field, which is fourth worst in the league. Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) will remain sidelined for the Timberwolves, while new-addition D'Angelo Russell will continue to give his new squad a strong contribution. Russell is averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals, over three games with the Timberwolves, so far. Malik Beasley has also been great in his short time with the team, averaging 23.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists, over the last four games.