Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Nuggets Win Game 1 of Second Round Series

Nuggets Take Early Series Lead

The Denver Nuggets took an early lead in their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning Game 1 by a score of 122-109. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points and 7 assists. The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 25 points and 12 rebounds.

Nuggets Dominate Inside

The Nuggets dominated the game inside, outscoring the Timberwolves 52-38 in the paint. Jokic was a force in the post, scoring 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Murray also got to the rim at will, scoring 10 points in the paint.

Timberwolves Struggle from Three

The Timberwolves struggled to make shots from beyond the arc, shooting just 28.6% from three-point range. Towns was 1-of-7 from three, while D'Angelo Russell was 2-of-8. The Nuggets, on the other hand, shot 38.1% from three-point range.

Preview: Game 2

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Friday, May 6th in Denver. The Nuggets will be looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, while the Timberwolves will be looking to tie the series at 1-1.