Former Kentucky Wildcats: Karl-Anthony Towns National Basketball Association Debut

The Wolves now have started the season 2-0 seven times in their 27-year history, but until Friday they had never done so by winning their first two games on the road.

The Nuggets expected to come out strong in their home opener, but it was obvious from the start they lacked the energy they showed in Houston on Wednesday.

So, too, is the rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite a few promising play from rookies Emmanuel Mudiay and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets fall 95-78.

Early in the first quarter, Mudiay got a head full of steam and tried to attack the rim. The game started out with a few promise as Danilo Gallinari was getting to the basket and displaying a first step that Tayshaun Prince simply couldn't keep up with. The tides turned quickly and the Nuggets began to trail.

Andrew Wiggins added 18 points despite a sore back as the Timberwolves followed up a season-opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers. "That was more important to me", Towns said. However, Towns came in with a ferocious block to deny him.

"Go tomorrow as winners to go, bury our coach". However, Gallo was ice cold from the outside (and in general...bad night for Gallo).

C Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Minnesota spoiled Denver's home opener with a 95-78 win on Friday night. You heard that right, couldn't compete with Nemanja Bjelica. What good Arthur did from three on offense he killed them on defense by closing out late and fouling shooters beyond the arc. "I haven't missed a free throw in a long, long time". Fouled out: Arthur. Rebounds: Minnesota 56 (Towns 14), Denver 64 (Faried 15).

The fourth quarter was a little better. He can literally do it all, as he showed off both his offensive and defensive performances Friday night. Totals 29-95 15-20 78. I know players really excel and flourish when they have a rhythm, and they know 'Am I starting?' 'When am I coming off the bench?' 'What kind of minutes am I getting?' 'Where am I getting my shots?' I think the more we can do that as a coach, the better results you'll get because now there's no guessing game.