Denver Nuggets Win Game 3 of Western Conference Semifinals

Nuggets Take 2-1 Lead

The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night. The Nuggets now lead the series 2-1.

Jokic Leads the Way

Nikola Jokic had another monster game for the Nuggets, scoring 40 points and dishing out 13 assists. He also grabbed 11 rebounds for his second triple-double of the playoffs. Jamal Murray added 18 points and 11 assists, while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 16 points.

Timberwolves Struggle

The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points. However, Edwards was just 9-of-24 from the field and had eight turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 10 rebounds, but he was also just 6-of-14 from the field.

The Timberwolves shot just 39.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They also committed 18 turnovers.

Conclusion

The Nuggets were the better team in all facets of the game on Thursday night. They shot the ball better, rebounded the ball better, and took care of the ball better. They also got a huge performance from Jokic, who is playing like the best player in the world right now.

The Timberwolves will need to play much better in Game 4 if they want to tie the series. They will need to get more production from Towns and Edwards, and they will need to cut down on their turnovers.