NBA Western Semifinals Game Three Recap: Timberwolves Take Game Three, Cut Series Deficit to 2-1
Timberwolves Win in Denver, Narrow Series Deficit
Minnesota Outlasts Denver in High-Scoring Affair
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a 115-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night, cutting their series deficit to 2-1. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 43 points, while Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Nuggets.
The game was a high-scoring affair from the start, with both teams shooting over 50% from the field in the first half. The Nuggets led by as many as 10 points in the second quarter, but the Timberwolves fought back to tie the game at 65-65 at halftime.
In the second half, the Timberwolves took control of the game, outscoring the Nuggets by 10 points in the third quarter. Edwards was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points and helping the Timberwolves hold on for the victory.
With the win, the Timberwolves have now won two straight games in Denver and will look to tie the series in Game 4 on Thursday night. The Nuggets, meanwhile, will need to find a way to stop Edwards if they want to regain control of the series.
Here are some of the highlights from the game:
- Edwards hit a four-point play in the fourth quarter to give the Timberwolves a 10-point lead.
- Jokic had a triple-double, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Nuggets from losing.
- The Timberwolves outrebounded the Nuggets 44-35.
- The Nuggets shot 52.3% from the field, but the Timberwolves shot 54.2%.
- The game was played in front of a sellout crowd at Ball Arena in Denver.
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