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Faried grabs 25 rebounds as Denver beats Minnesota 106-102

Denver forward Kenneth Faried (left) looks to pass the ball to guard Arron Afflalo on Friday in Denver. The Nuggets nearly looked past forward Andrew Wiggins and the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves, holding on for a 106-102 win.

DENVER – Kenneth Faried had a career-high 25 rebounds to go along with 26 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-102 on Friday night.

Wilson Chandler scored 21 points for the Nuggets, who had lost two in a row. Ty Lawson finished with 16 points and 11 assists.

Faried tied the NBA’s highest rebounding total this season. Mavericks center Tyson Chandler also had 25 rebounds in a 109-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Nov. 26.

It was Faried’s best game since he had 22 points and 17 rebounds in a victory over Detroit on opening night.

Thaddeus Young led Minnesota with 23 points. Rookie guard Andrew Wiggins had 22 points for the Timberwolves, who have lost seven straight and 13 of 14.



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