Rudy Gobert was out. And Minnesota’s defense stifled Denver with a message-sending 106-80 win. Not close. Denver's stars, Jokić and Murray, struggled. Wolves worked as a team, overpowering a rattled Denver squad. Timberwolves aren’t messing around. Leading 2-0, the No. 1 defense means business. Nuggets face an uphill battle. Targed Center will be electric.