Jokic finished with 40 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds.
Just four days ago, the Timberwolves were entering Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets having not lost a single game in this year’s playoffs. Now they’ve lost three straight and their backs are against the wall facing elimination.
Nikola Jokic was a force to be reckoned with Tuesday night. It didn’t matter who was guarding him, be it Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns or Naz Reid, Jokic won the battle. He got the Nuggets off to a strong start, pouring in 12 first-quarter points. And when the Wolves made a run, he had an answer. Denver proceeded to go on a 23-8 run out of the timeout as Jokic made bucket after bucket in the paint. When Jokic wasn’t scoring, he was feeding his teammates for open looks. Jokic scored 16 of his game-high 40 points in the third quarter. He also had 13 assists and seven rebounds.Despite taking a two-point lead early in the third quarter, the Timberwolves found themselves facing a 14-point deficit entering the fourth with no answer for Jokic.
The Nuggets doubled teamed Anthony Edwards every time he touched the ball on offense. They were able to hold him in check as Edwards finished with 18 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
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