In a stunning turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a commanding 106-80 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. With this win, the Timberwolves now hold a 2-0 lead in the series, having won both games on the road.
Despite missing defensive anchor Rudy Gobert due to personal reasons, the Timberwolves delivered a dominant performance with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the charge, each scoring 27 points. On the other side, Nikola Jokić put up an impressive stat line with 16 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists for the Nuggets, but Jamal Murray struggled, shooting just 3-of-18 from the field.
The pressure was on Denver to secure a win in Game 2 after losing home-court advantage in the series opener. However, Minnesota came out strong from the beginning, building a massive 26-point lead in the first half with a combination of solid team defense and standout performances from Towns and Edwards.
Frustration boiled over for the Nuggets throughout the game, with Murray even tossing a heat pack onto the court in a moment of exasperation. Despite Denver’s efforts to rally in the second half, the Timberwolves maintained their lead with clutch three-pointers from players like Alexander-Walker, Towns, and Edwards.
In a memorable moment, Edwards capped off his stellar performance with a nod to Michael Jordan’s famous shrug celebration, adding to the excitement of Minnesota’s unexpected playoff success. With a 2-0 series lead in hand, the Timberwolves have firmly put themselves in the driver’s seat as the series shifts back to Minnesota for Game 3.
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