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10 Things to Know About Timberwolves-Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves have opened up a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.
Here are five takeaways from the Nuggets 117-90 win and a series that's now 2-1 Minnesota:
1. Jamal Murray is a force of nature. The Nuggets guard scored 34 points in Game 3, including 20 in the first half, and he was a major reason why Denver was able to get back into the game. 2. Nikola Jokic is still the MVP. The Nuggets center had a quiet Game 3 by his standards, but he still finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. 3. The Timberwolves' defense is suffocating. Minnesota held Denver to just 37% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. 4. The Timberwolves are getting contributions from all over the roster. Anthony Edwards had 30 points in Game 3, while D'Angelo Russell added 20. 5. The series is far from over. The Nuggets have shown that they can beat the Timberwolves, and they will be looking to tie the series up in Game 4 on Sunday.
Murray is in a hurry to respond. After the Nuggets' Game 3 loss, Murray said that he was "pissed off" and that he was going to "come out and play with a lot of fire" in Game 4.
The Nuggets will need Murray to be at his best if they want to tie the series up. The Timberwolves have been the better team so far, but the Nuggets have shown that they can win when Murray is playing at a high level.
Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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