Denver Nuggets Tie Series 2-2 Against Timberwolves
Sportsgrid Staff
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Last night in the Twin Cities, the Denver Nuggets tied the playoff series at 2-2 with a compelling 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite being the three-point road underdog, Denver won outright, and with a total of 203.5, the game easily went over.
The reigning NBA champions are showing that last year’s success was no fluke. Throughout the season, they pursued the number one overall seed with vigor, breezing through the first round of the playoffs. However, the second round has proven more challenging, with Minnesota initially looking like the superior team after winning the first two games at Denver. Those losses were a shock given Denver’s dominance at home throughout the season.
Fast forward 48 hours, and the series now stands tied, with Denver regaining favoritism. This shift isn’t surprising considering the standout performance from Nikola Jokic, who played 39 minutes and scored 35 points on 15 of 26 shooting, along with seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and a block.
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Aaron Gordon also shone brightly, hitting 11 of 12 shots from the field and two from beyond the arc, totaling 27 points. Jamal Murray contributed significantly as well, scoring 19 points from 8 of 17 shooting. This collective effort underscored the resilience of a championship team rising to the occasion.
Interestingly, all Minnesota needed was a home split to maintain a strong position in the series, but they failed to secure this advantage. Now, the series turns into a best-of-three, heading back to Denver.
The Nuggets displayed exceptional accuracy in this crucial game, shooting 57% from the field, 45% from the three-point line, and 80% from the free throw line. These statistics are indicative of a team that knows how to escalate its performance under pressure.
As the series progresses, the pressure is now squarely on Minnesota to reclaim the momentum they had at the start of the series. Meanwhile, Denver appears ready to defend their title, leveraging their championship pedigree to overcome challenges and pivot the series back in their favor. The next game, undoubtedly, is pivotal for both teams.
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