Jokic takes the lead with 24 points, Nuggets close the gap to Wolves

Nikola Jokic led the charge for the Denver Nuggets with an impressive stat line of 24 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, guiding his team to a commanding 117-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals series held in Minneapolis.

Contributing to Denver’s triumph, Jamal Murray tallied 24 points on efficient 11-for-21 shooting, while Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points to the scoreboard. Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also made significant contributions with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

The Nuggets BOUNCE BACK by defeating the Timberwolves 117-90!

Jokić drops 24 PTS, 14 REB, 9 AST, 3 STL & 3 BLK! pic.twitter.com/xJzeADUcVl

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Despite the loss, Anthony Edwards led the scoring for the Timberwolves with 19 points, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 14 points. Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels each contributed 10 points to the effort.

With this win, the Nuggets narrowed the series deficit to 2-1, providing them with an opportunity to level the series in Game 4, scheduled to take place in Minneapolis on Sunday evening.