Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA playoff series with a 113-96 win, powered by strong defense and key players like Jaden McDaniels. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks won a close game against the New York Knicks, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers to narrow their series gap.Key Facts
- The Timberwolves won Game 3 against the Nuggets 113-96, leading the series 2-1.
- Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
- Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 15 rebounds but struggled with shooting.
- The Hawks beat the Knicks 109-108, taking a 2-1 series lead.
- CJ McCollum scored 23 points and hit a winning shot with 12.5 seconds left.
- The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers, cutting their series lead to 2-1.
- Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each scored career-high 33 points for Toronto.
- Game 4 matches are scheduled for the weekend in Atlanta and Toronto.
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