Edwards' 30 Points Lead Timberwolves to Comeback Win Over Nuggets, Tying Series
The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, tying the best-of-seven series 1-1, led by Anthony Edwards' 30 points.
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(Central News Agency, Denver, 20th) The Minnesota Timberwolves today overcame a deficit of up to 19 points in the first quarter, led by Anthony Edwards' 30 points, to defeat the host Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, tying the best-of-seven series 1-1.
In Game 1 of the series between the two teams, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic's 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists triple-double, and Jamal Murray's 30 points, defeated the Timberwolves 116-105, getting off to a winning start.
After the game started today, the Timberwolves were on the back foot, unable to defend against the Nuggets' passing attacks, and maintained a double-digit deficit for most of the first quarter, which once reached 19 points. However, Timberwolves' top player Anthony Edwards shook off the rusty performance from Game 1 due to knee discomfort, increasing his drives to the basket and no longer relying solely on jump shots, scoring 13 points in the second quarter to help the Timberwolves lead 64-56.
However, the Nuggets went on an 8-0 run before halftime, including Murray's buzzer-beating 51-foot three-pointer to tie the score, leaving the two teams tied at 64-64 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to rely on Murray and Jokic to carry the team, with Jokic scoring 16 points alone, but the Timberwolves kept the score close, with the Nuggets only leading 93-90 by 3 points at the end of the third quarter.
With less than 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves once again took the lead; with 31 seconds remaining, Edwards committed a turnover, and Christian Braun was fouled, but he only made 1 of 2 free throws, leaving the Nuggets trailing 114-115 with 19 seconds left.
After a timeout, Julius Randle made both free throws for the Timberwolves, and Donte DiVincenzo scored a fast-break dunk, sealing the victory. The Timberwolves completed a major comeback from a 19-point deficit in the first quarter.
Six Timberwolves players scored in double digits today, with Edwards scoring a team-high 30 points, plus 10 rebounds, followed by Randle's 24 points.
For the Nuggets, Murray scored a game-high 30 points, including 6 three-pointers. Nikola Jokic, who was again selected as one of the final three candidates for MVP this season, achieved a near triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, this star duo for the Nuggets only combined for 4 points on 2-for-12 shooting in the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets and Timberwolves series is currently tied 1-1. Game 3 between the two sides will move to the Timberwolves' home court in Minneapolis on the 24th, Taiwan time. (Editor: Hsu Chung-che) 1150421
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(Central News Agency, Denver, 20th) The Minnesota Timberwolves today overcame a deficit of up to 19 points in the first quarter, led by Anthony Edwards' 30 points, to defeat the host Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, tying the best-of-seven series 1-1.
In Game 1 of the series between the two teams, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic's 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists triple-double, and Jamal Murray's 30 points, defeated the Timberwolves 116-105, getting off to a winning start.
After the game started today, the Timberwolves were on the back foot, unable to defend against the Nuggets' passing attacks, and maintained a double-digit deficit for most of the first quarter, which once reached 19 points. However, Timberwolves' top player Anthony Edwards shook off the rusty performance from Game 1 due to knee discomfort, increasing his drives to the basket and no longer relying solely on jump shots, scoring 13 points in the second quarter to help the Timberwolves lead 64-56.
However, the Nuggets went on an 8-0 run before halftime, including Murray's buzzer-beating 51-foot three-pointer to tie the score, leaving the two teams tied at 64-64 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to rely on Murray and Jokic to carry the team, with Jokic scoring 16 points alone, but the Timberwolves kept the score close, with the Nuggets only leading 93-90 by 3 points at the end of the third quarter.
With less than 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves once again took the lead; with 31 seconds remaining, Edwards committed a turnover, and Christian Braun was fouled, but he only made 1 of 2 free throws, leaving the Nuggets trailing 114-115 with 19 seconds left.
After a timeout, Julius Randle made both free throws for the Timberwolves, and Donte DiVincenzo scored a fast-break dunk, sealing the victory. The Timberwolves completed a major comeback from a 19-point deficit in the first quarter.
Six Timberwolves players scored in double digits today, with Edwards scoring a team-high 30 points, plus 10 rebounds, followed by Randle's 24 points.
For the Nuggets, Murray scored a game-high 30 points, including 6 three-pointers. Nikola Jokic, who was again selected as one of the final three candidates for MVP this season, achieved a near triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, this star duo for the Nuggets only combined for 4 points on 2-for-12 shooting in the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets and Timberwolves series is currently tied 1-1. Game 3 between the two sides will move to the Timberwolves' home court in Minneapolis on the 24th, Taiwan time. (Editor: Hsu Chung-che) 1150421
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