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Denver Nuggets (Source: X)
In the fourth quarter of Sunday night's Western Conference semifinal Game 4, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-107, tying the series by 2-2. Aaron Gordon scored 27 points on 11-of-12 shooting. Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
The Wolves only briefly reduced the margin to double digits in the second half, as Jamal Murray scored 12 of the Nuggets' 19 points in the third quarter as a result of his buzzer-beating swish from behind half-court.
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in another outstanding outing for Minnesota, hitting 16 of 25 from the field. Despite a 42-31 rebounding advantage, the Wolves were defeated at home for the second straight game by the reigning NBA champions, who were fired up after losing the first two games of the series on their home court.
Mike Conley scored 15 points, Karl-Anthony Towns went 5 for 18 from the field for 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Rudy Gobert came on late to score 11 points and 14 rebounds. Nonetheless, the Wolves trailed at home for the second consecutive game. Gordon did not miss until there was 3:39 left. The Nuggets finished the first half with eight points in 20 seconds, capped by Murray's incredible heave.
Break didnt help Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves three days break between Games 2 and 3 did them no favors, resulting in a 27-point loss, after which coach Chris Finch labeled them "fat and lazy" despite all the adoration for their performance in Denver. They needed to reintroduce their edge straight away to keep the fans screaming, and Edwards properly led the charge.
The 2020 first-round lottery pick scored nine points in the opening four-plus minutes before Murray ever touched the ball, with Gordon and Jokic splitting point guard responsibilities to relieve Murray's sore left calf muscle. On Tuesday night, Game 5 will be played in Denver.
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— therealdj (@therealdj19) May 13, 2024
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— AutumnMarie (@autumnbueno) May 13, 2024
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— m (@Man_Of_Action20) May 13, 2024
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