Denver Nuggets Take Game 2, Extend Lead in NBA Playoff Series

Impressive Victory for Denver

The Denver Nuggets fought hard to secure a 122-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. This win extends the Nuggets' lead to 2-0 in the best-of-seven format.

Wolves' Strong Start

The Timberwolves came out strong in the first quarter, leading by as many as 10 points. However, the Nuggets rallied back in the second quarter, tying the game at halftime.

Nuggets' Dominance in the Second Half

The Nuggets took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves by 10 points. Denver maintained their lead throughout the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Key Players

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with a triple-double, scoring 31 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out 13 assists. Jamal Murray also had a strong performance, contributing 24 points, while Aaron Gordon added 16 points.

Anthony Edwards led the charge for the Timberwolves with 21 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and D'Angelo Russell added 16 points.

Series Outlook

With the Nuggets holding a 2-0 lead in the series, the pressure is on the Timberwolves to perform well in Game 3, which will be played in Minneapolis on Friday.