With a decisive 112-97 victory, the Denver Nuggets demonstrated their championship pedigree by gaining a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Leading the way with a brilliant 40-point performance, Nikola Jokic further cemented his MVP credentials as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presented him with his third MVP award prior to tip-off.
The Timberwolves were a serious threat early in the series, jumping out to a 2-0 lead thanks to strong defensive play and standout performance from Anthony Edwards. To even the series, the Nuggets, however, reacted tenaciously and won two straight on the road.
Winning Pointers
The Nuggets improved even more when they were back on home court. Jokic’s outstanding performance gave his teammates chances in addition to guaranteeing the victory. In addition to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s 16 points on a strong 6-of-8 shooting performance, Aaron Gordon scored 18 points.
Jamal Murray was contained offensively by the Nuggets despite Edwards’ valiant defensive effort. Edwards struggled to establish a rhythm and only made five of fifteen field goals at the end of the game, finishing with eighteen points.
Both sides maintained a close distance from one another throughout the competitive first half. But Jokic took center stage in the third quarter, showcasing his remarkable offensive abilities. When facing Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, Jokic proved to be unstoppable, finishing the quarter with four assists and 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting. The Timberwolves were unable to counter his skill and versatility.
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