Timberwolves have 10 blocks
Nuggets only 3.
Nuggets have 8 turnovers/steals
Timberwolves only 1.
Timberwolves manage to defend the paint well without taking fouls. If you noticed, the nuggets haven’t had many free throw attempts tonight .
Wolves are much better at defensive rebounding. They are very good at Offensive rebounding too.
Better team defense, making few turnovers and better rebounding lead to more ball possession, more passing, more shooting, more second scoring chances