Minnesota Timberwolves Take 2-0 Lead Over Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game Recap
Final Score: 106-99
The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals following a 106-99 victory in Game 2 on May 4. The Nuggets struggled to keep up with the Timberwolves' high-powered offense, as Minnesota shot 52.1% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Timberwolves with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 22 points and 7 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell also chipped in with 18 points and 7 assists. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, but he was not enough to overcome the Timberwolves' balanced attack.
The Timberwolves will now have a chance to take a 3-0 lead in the series when they host Game 3 in Minneapolis on May 6. The Nuggets will need to find a way to slow down the Timberwolves' offense if they want to avoid falling into a deep hole in the series.
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