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Jerry Zgoda

Jimmy Butler takes over late to lift Timberwolves over Nuggets, 112-104

DENVER _ Jimmy Butler continues to supply late-game heroics for the Timberwolves.

Butler scored eight points in the final 90 seconds Wednesday night to spark the Wolves past the Denver Nuggets, 112-104, at Pepsi Center. He finished with 25 points, as did Karl-Anthony Towns, who also added 10 rebounds.

The Nuggets entered Wednesday's game 11-2 at Pepsi Center and winners of eight consecutive games at home while they're 5-12 on the road. The Wolves ignored that stat, coming back from as many as 14 points down.

Jamal Crawford added 20 points off the bench for the Timberwolves, who also received double-digit scoring contributions from Jeff Teague (16) and Taj Gibson (12).

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 30 points.

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