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Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets for 2-0 Series Lead
Minnesota Continues Impressive Playoff Run
The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets. On Monday night, the Timberwolves throttled the Nuggets 106-80 without their star center, Rudy Gobert. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for Minnesota with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 22 points.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds. However, Jokic was clearly not himself, as he struggled to find his rhythm and was often outplayed by Towns. The Nuggets also struggled from three-point range, hitting just 23.8% of their attempts.
The Timberwolves have now won six straight playoff games, and they will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 3 on Wednesday night. The Nuggets, meanwhile, will need to find a way to bounce back and avoid falling into a deeper hole.
Conclusion
The Timberwolves' victory was a dominant performance that sent a clear message to the Nuggets: they are the team to beat in the Western Conference. Towns and Edwards were both outstanding, and the Timberwolves' defense was stifling. The Nuggets will need to find a way to adjust if they want to have any chance of getting back into this series.
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