The Denver Nuggets delivered a stunning 117-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, avoiding a potential 3-0 series hole. The Target Center crowd witnessed a reinvigorated team as Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić combined forces to flip the script .
Murray Shakes Off Slump
After struggling in Games 1 and 2, Jamal Murray exploded with 24 points, matching two-time MVP Jokić’s output. The three-day break between games proved golden for Murray, who shot 11-for-21 and rediscovered his signature burst . Fans on social media are already dubbing it the 'Redemption Arc' .
Tactical Tweaks Pay Off
Denver’s coaches masterminded a strategy to exploit Minnesota’s defensive gaps. By targeting Karl-Anthony Towns in screen plays, the Nuggets forced the Timberwolves’ star into uncomfortable matchups—like trying to guard both Murray and Jokić at once . Towns, while dominant earlier, couldn’t keep up with Denver’s sharp adjustments.
With the series now at 2-1, Game 4 promises high stakes. Can the Nuggets keep the momentum? Stay tuned for more hoops drama!
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. Fans on social media are already dubbing it the 'Redemption Arc' 
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. Towns, while dominant earlier, couldn’t keep up with Denver’s sharp adjustments.
