Timberwolves Take 2-0 Lead Over Nuggets in Western Conference Finals
Game Summary: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99 (May 4, 2024)
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened up a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals thanks to a dominant performance at Ball Arena on Thursday night.
Key Players:
Karl-Anthony Towns: 27 points, 12 rebounds
Anthony Edwards: 27 points, 5 rebounds
The Wolves seized control of the game from the opening tip, taking an early lead and never looking back. Edwards was particularly impressive, scoring 15 points in the first half and setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The Nuggets fought back valiantly in the second half, but the Timberwolves' defense proved too tough to break down. Towns was a force in the paint, protecting the rim and grabbing key rebounds.
With the victory, the Timberwolves put the Nuggets in a position they are not accustomed to: trailing in a series. The Nuggets will need to regroup quickly as they head to Minneapolis for Game 3 on Saturday night.
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