Denver head coach Michael Malone issued a challenge to his team before they left for Minnesota, asking them if they believed they could win two games on the road against a tough Timberwolves team. After securing a crucial win in Game 3, the Nuggets now have the opportunity to do just that.
The Timberwolves currently hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning the first two games in Denver. However, the Nuggets responded with a dominant 117-90 victory in Game 3 to cut Minnesota's series lead in half.
Despite the Game 3 loss, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards remains confident, emphasizing that it's the first team to win four games, not just one.
Both teams boast formidable rosters, with the Nuggets led by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr., while the Timberwolves are led by Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert.
Murray, in particular, will look to build on his strong performance in Game 3 after bouncing back from a rough start to the series. Despite facing boos from the Minnesota crowd, Murray's 24 points were instrumental in the Nuggets' Game 3 victory.
Now, the pressure is on Minnesota to rediscover their dominant defense from the series' first two games. The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to just 99 and 80 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, but struggled to contain Denver's offense in Game 3.
With the series finely poised, both teams will be desperate for a win in Game 4 to gain the upper hand.
Prediction: Denver Nuggets 112, Minnesota Timberwolves 108
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