NBA Playoffs; Anthony Edwards propels Timberwolves to beat Nuggets in Game 1

Here is a recap of day 14 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in Game 1 thanks to Anthony Edwards.

NBA Playoffs; Anthony Edwards propels Timberwolves to beat Nuggets in Game 1

Tosin Abayomi 08:40 - 05.05.2024

Here is a recap of day 14 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in Game 1.

In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on the road. Anthony Edwards had a playoff career-high 43 points, and Naz Reid scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter.

Reid took control in the fourth quarter, hitting 10 straight points at one point during a crucial late run, after Edwards had scored 25 points in the first half.

Edwards led his team with a strong comeback, scoring eight points in the last three minutes.

For Denver, Nikola Jokić finished with 32 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, and seven turnovers. Jamal Murray scored 17 points after going scoreless in the first half.

Here is a recap of day 14 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in Game 1 thanks to Anthony Edwards.
Here is a recap of day 14 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in Game 1 thanks to Anthony Edwards.

The Wolves, now 5-0 in these playoffs, were led by Mike Conley with 14 points and 10 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who battled foul problems, scored 20 points on 8 of 13 shooting.

Three days following knee surgery, assistant Micha Nori, who handled the teaching, roaming, and switching, sat behind Minnesota coach Chris Finch, who was sitting on the bench in the second row, adjacent to the scorer's table.

Game 2 between the two sides is scheduled for Denver on Monday.

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