The Timberwolves have lost 14 straight after winning their first game of the season.
Chauncey Billups, a former Minnesota player, made all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 19 points. Nene added 17 for the Nuggets, who shot 52.5 percent from the field in their third straight win.
Minnesota's 1-14 start is the worst in franchise history through 15 games.
The Timberwolves, in the first year of the new regime of Coach Kurt Rambis and General Manager David Kahn, are two setbacks away from equaling the longest losing streak in franchise history.
Minnesota got 22 points and 13 rebounds from Corey Brewer, the first double-double of his career.
Denver built a 62-42 advantage at the break and led by 23 going into the final period.
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