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MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Gordon transformed into Steph Curry, Christian Braun put the NBA on notice with his athleticism, and Nikola Jokic was dazzling as usual. And still, the Nuggets didn’t have enough to overcome the loss of Jamal Murray in Minnesota. Murray exited the game and entered concussion protocol early in the second half, and Denver’s 16-point comeback was overshadowed by a 10-point blown lead in the last 3:30 of a 119-116 loss Friday night to the Timberwolves. “Jamal is our closer,” said Gordon, who scored 31 points in a 5-for-7 night from 3-point range.

Gross misfortune, a goal off the post and two late, late goals ended the Colorado Rapids’ season on Friday night. Much was improved from an abysmal 5-0 loss six days earlier in California, and these 90 minutes were the best the Rapids have played in all four matchups against the L.

MEAD — The Mead High School band played Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at halftime. Quite appropriate for the night after Halloween, and for a Class 3A, white-knuckle showdown between No. 1 Windsor and No. 2 Mead. In the end, the Wizards knocked the Mavericks from the ranks of the unbeaten and took control of the North 2 League with a 13-7 victory at Mead Stadium. Mead, set up by a 37-yard halfback pass from Ethan Elmore to Ryan St.

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