Denver Nuggets Beat Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Jokic Dominates with 40 Points and 13 Assists

Nikola Jokic put on a show for the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, leading the team to a 112-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.

The reigning MVP scored 40 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the field, adding 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his 10th triple-double of the season. Jokic also had three steals and two blocks, showcasing his all-around dominance.

Nuggets Take Control in Second Half

The Nuggets trailed by six points at halftime, but they came out firing in the third quarter. Jokic led the charge, scoring 15 points in the period as Denver outscored Minnesota by 10 points. The Nuggets continued to build on their lead in the fourth quarter, eventually winning by 15 points.

The Timberwolves were led by D'Angelo Russell's 20 points, but they struggled to keep up with the Nuggets' offensive firepower. Anthony Edwards added 18 points, but he shot just 6-of-19 from the field.

Series Shifts to Denver

The series now shifts to Denver for Games 4 and 5. The Nuggets will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead, while the Timberwolves will need to win at least one game on the road to keep their hopes alive.

Game 4 is scheduled for Friday night at Ball Arena in Denver.

Conclusion

The Nuggets have taken control of the series against the Timberwolves, but Minnesota has shown that they are capable of competing with one of the best teams in the Western Conference. Game 4 will be a crucial turning point in the series, as the Nuggets look to take a commanding lead and the Timberwolves look to even the series.

With Jokic playing at an MVP level, the Nuggets are the favorites to advance to the Western Conference Finals. However, the Timberwolves have shown that they are a dangerous team, and they will not go down without a fight.