The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear in the NBA Playoffs, and their latest victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves was no exception. On April 28th, 2019, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 109-80 in a dominant performance, led by point guard Jamal Murray.
Murray had an impressive night, recording a triple-double with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. This was Murray’s first triple-double of the playoffs, and only the second of his career. He was also one of four Nuggets players to score in double digits, with Nikola Jokic (20 points), Gary Harris (18 points), and Paul Millsap (17 points) also contributing.
The Nuggets’ defense was also impressive, holding the Timberwolves to just 80 points. Denver held Minnesota to just 33.3% shooting from the field and forced them into 17 turnovers. This was a stark contrast from their last meeting, when the Timberwolves managed to score 107 points against the Nuggets.
The victory was a big one for the Nuggets, as it put them up 3-1 in the series. With a win in Game 5, Denver will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2009. The Nuggets have been playing great basketball all season long, and it looks like they are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Jamal Murray’s triple-double was a huge part of the Nuggets’ victory over the Timberwolves. He has been playing at an All-Star level all season long, and his performance in Game 4 was no exception. If he can continue to play at this level, Denver has a great chance of making a deep run in the playoffs.
