Denver vs Wolves Game 3
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves faced off in a thrilling Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series. Here's a recap of the action:
The atmosphere was electric as the teams took the court, with the Nuggets looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead and the Wolves hoping to stay alive in the series. Denver started strong, with Nikola Jokic leading the way with 20 points in the first half. The Wolves kept pace, however, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 18 points of his own.
As the second half got underway, the intensity level ratcheted up even higher. The Nuggets continued to attack the rim, with Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green making big plays. The Wolves, however, refused to give up, and Anthony Edwards kept them in the game with some spectacular drives to the basket.
With the game hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets finally pulled away. Jokic hit a clutch three-pointer to give Denver a five-point lead, and the Wolves never recovered. The Nuggets went on to win 126-114, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
Here are some of the key highlights from Game 3:
- Jokic was unstoppable, scoring 30 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists.
- Edwards was a bright spot for the Wolves, scoring 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
- The Nuggets' defense was suffocating, holding the Wolves to just 42% shooting from the field.
- The crowd was deafening, providing the Nuggets with a huge home-court advantage.
The Nuggets now have a commanding lead in the series, but the Wolves have shown that they're not going down without a fight. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday night in Denver.