The Denver Nuggets delivered a commanding performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a 117-90 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday. This crucial win narrows the series deficit to 2-1, reviving the Nuggets’ hopes in the playoffs.
After a much-needed three-day break between Game 2 and Game 3, the Nuggets returned with renewed energy. Jamal Murray, who struggled in the first two games, rediscovered his form by scoring 24 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field, tying with teammate Nikola Jokic for the game high.
Murray’s resurgence was evident as he utilized the rest to regain his explosive play. Additionally, the Nuggets strategically focused their offensive efforts on attacking Karl-Anthony Towns. While Towns had effectively matched up against Jokic in previous games, he showed vulnerability when defending pick-and-roll plays involving Murray and Jokic, becoming a defensive weak point for the Timberwolves.
Capitalizing on this tactical shift, the Nuggets dominated the game and now look to carry this momentum into Game 4, aiming to level the series.
