5 Takeaways from Denver's Game 3 Victory

Jamal Murray Heats Up, Nuggets Shooters Follow Suit

After a sluggish start to the Western Conference semifinals, Jamal Murray exploded in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets guard scored 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting, including 6-of-13 from beyond the arc. His hot streak ignited the rest of the Denver shooters, who combined to make 13 three-pointers.

Anthony Edwards Looks Unstoppable

Despite Murray's heroics, Anthony Edwards was a force for the Timberwolves. The second-year guard finished with 30 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three-point range. Edwards also dished out 5 assists and grabbed 3 rebounds.

Denver Quells Hot Start by Wolves

The Timberwolves came out firing in the first quarter, led by Edwards' 15 points. However, the Nuggets responded with a 14-2 run to end the quarter, giving them a five-point lead. Denver continued to control the game in the second quarter, building a 12-point lead heading into halftime.

Towns Struggles, Timberwolves Starters Foul Out

Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves' All-Star center, had a quiet game by his standards. He finished with just 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting. Additionally, three of the Timberwolves' starters - Edwards, Towns, and D'Angelo Russell - fouled out in the fourth quarter, leaving Minnesota shorthanded.

Nuggets Take Commanding 2-1 Series Lead

With their 122-109 victory, the Nuggets take a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Denver. If the Nuggets win, they will take a commanding 3-1 series lead. However, if the Timberwolves win, the series will be tied 2-2 heading back to Minnesota.