Denver Takes 2 1 Series Lead

NBA: Nuggets Crush Timberwolves in Game 3

Denver Takes 2-1 Series Lead

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The Denver Nuggets dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series on Friday, winning 133-112 in Minneapolis.

Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with 32 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists, recording his 21st triple-double of the season. Jamal Murray added 26 points, while Aaron Gordon chipped in 19.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 26 points, but he was held to just 5-of-15 shooting from the field. Anthony Edwards added 23 points, while D'Angelo Russell had 19.

The Nuggets shot 55% from the field, while the Timberwolves shot just 40%. Denver also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding Minnesota 56-42.

The series now shifts to Denver for Game 4 on Sunday. The Nuggets will be looking to take a 3-1 lead in the series, while the Timberwolves will be looking to tie the series.

Box Scores

• Box score for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets NBA game from April 23 2023 on ESPN
• Box score for the Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game from April 16 2023 on ESPN
• Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Apr 21 2023 player box scores including video and shot charts
• 2023 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3 Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves Box Score April 21 2023

Conclusion: The Nuggets' victory in Game 3 was a dominant performance that puts them in a commanding position in the series. Jokic was once again unstoppable, and the Nuggets' supporting cast played well around him. The Timberwolves need to find a way to get more production from their role players in order to compete in this series.