WEB Nuggets Bounce Back with 117-90 Blowout of Timberwolves
24 Points from Energized Murray Leads Comeback
Nuggets Storm Back into Series
The Denver Nuggets have evened the series with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 1-1 after a dominant 117-90 victory in Game 2. The Timberwolves had stolen home-court advantage in Game 1 but were outmatched by the Nuggets in every aspect of the game on Tuesday.
Jamal Murray led the charge for the Nuggets with 24 points, going 9-of-15 from the field. Nikola Jokic added 22 points and 16 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 18 points. The Nuggets' bench also contributed heavily, with Bones Hyland scoring 16 points and Bruce Brown adding 12.
The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards' 21 points, but no other player on the team scored more than 15 points. Karl-Anthony Towns, who had a dominant performance in Game 1, was held to just 13 points on 5-of-15 shooting.
The Nuggets' defense was a major factor in the victory, holding the Timberwolves to just 35.3% shooting from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. The Nuggets also forced 17 turnovers, which they converted into 21 points.
With the series tied 1-1, the Nuggets will host the Timberwolves in Game 3 on Friday night. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to improve their offense if they want to take back home-court advantage.
Conclusion: The Nuggets' blowout victory in Game 2 is a reminder that they are still the team to beat in the Western Conference. Murray's resurgence has been a major boost for the Nuggets, and if he continues to play at this level, they will be a tough matchup for any team. The Timberwolves have shown that they can be competitive, but they will need to improve their consistency and find a way to slow down the Nuggets' offense if they want to advance to the next round.
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