Minnesota takes 2-0 lead over Denver in NBA playoffs
Wolves dominate Game 2 with 115-70 victory
Five takeaways from Minnesota's commanding win
The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals after a 115-70 victory in Game 2 on Monday night.
Here are five takeaways from the Wolves' dominant win:
- Minnesota's defense was suffocating. The Nuggets shot just 32.8% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, and they committed 17 turnovers. The Wolves' defense was particularly effective in the second half, holding Denver to just 26 points.
- Anthony Edwards was unstoppable. The young star led the Wolves with 43 points, hitting 15-of-23 shots from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range. Edwards also had 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- Naz Reid provided a spark off the bench. The third-year center had 14 points and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench. Reid's energy and physicality helped the Wolves control the paint.
- The Nuggets were out of sync. Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, had a quiet game with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Nuggets' offense struggled to find a rhythm, and they were often out of sync.
- The Wolves are in control. Minnesota has now won the first two games of the series at home, and they will have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead when they travel to Denver for Game 3 on Thursday night.
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