Timberwolves Defeat Nuggets, Take Series Lead

Why it matters locally: The Minnesota Timberwolves' victory holds significant direct relevance for Minnesota, as it pertains to the performance of one of the state's major professional sports franchises.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 106-80 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets in scoring with 19 points, connecting on 7 of 26 field goal attempts. He also recorded 13 rebounds and 7 assists. No other Nuggets player reached 15 points. Jamal Murray scored 10 points and dished out 5 assists. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 36 points, shooting 12-for-27 from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert contributed 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Mike Conley Jr. tallied 11 points and 9 assists.