Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Nuggets snuck past the Timberwolves 103-99. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.