Denver Nuggets Avoid 3-0 Hole, Beat Timberwolves in Game 3

Largest Margin of Victory for Team That Dropped First Two Games at Home

Game 3 Highlights and Analysis

In a thrilling Game 3 encounter, the Denver Nuggets pulled off an impressive victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, preventing a potentially disastrous 3-0 deficit in their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. This win marked the largest margin of victory (22 points) by any team that had previously lost the first two games at home in the series' history.

The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokić, the recently crowned three-time NBA MVP, who dominated the paint with 30 points and 21 rebounds. Point guard Jamal Murray also made a significant contribution with 25 points, while Aaron Gordon added 22 points and 13 rebounds.

The Timberwolves struggled to match the Nuggets' intensity and efficiency, with Anthony Edwards leading their scoring with 21 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points but was limited to just 7 rebounds. The team's shooting woes continued, as they shot a dismal 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range.

The Nuggets' victory gave them a glimmer of hope in the series, but they still face an uphill battle. The Timberwolves have a 2-1 lead and will have home-court advantage in the next two games. However, the Nuggets have shown resilience and will be determined to turn the series around.

The two teams will meet again in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Minnesota. The Nuggets will be looking to continue their momentum, while the Timberwolves will aim to extend their lead and move one step closer to advancing to the Western Conference Finals.