Nuggets Fall to Timberwolves, Trail 2-0 in First Round NBA Playoff Series
Denver's Season on the Brink After Embarrassing 115-70 Loss
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened up a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, May 16, with a dominant 115-70 victory. The Nuggets were held to their lowest point total of the season and were never really in the game, trailing by as many as 32 points at one point.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. However, Jokic was not able to get much help from his teammates, as no other Nugget scored more than 10 points. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, were led by D'Angelo Russell, who had 29 points and 6 assists.
The Nuggets are now in a must-win situation in Game 3 on Monday, May 18. If they lose, they will be eliminated from the playoffs. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, can clinch the series with a win in Game 3.
5 Takeaways From Denver's Game 3 Loss
- The Nuggets were completely outplayed by the Timberwolves.
- Nikola Jokic was not able to get much help from his teammates.
- The Timberwolves' defense was stifling.
- The Nuggets need to find a way to get more offensive production.
- The Nuggets are now in a must-win situation in Game 3.
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