Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason. Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray , left, works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns defends during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray stand on the court during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves , Friday, May 10, 2024, in Minneapolis.
This was the step forward Denver badly needed, breaking the 100-point barrier for the first time in three games against Minnesota’s NBA-best defense. The defending champions not only brought the energy they promised would return after their no-show at home, but they hit enough of their shots to help keep the Wolves and their active rotations honest. The whistles tightened up, and Wolves defensive ace Jaden McDaniels was limited by foul trouble.
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