Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hunch over in exhaustion after both players hit the 40-point mark during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Edwards led all scorers with 41 points, while Murray had 40 in a winning effort. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets takes an athletic angle on Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves seethes after being called for fouling Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after a 40-point performance in Denver’s 122-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to his family in the stands before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets high fives Michael Porter Jr. (1) as they warm up before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks into the stands before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fist bumps referee Ed Malloy (14) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves stand on the court during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves vie for a rebound during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets dunks as Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves signals to Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets holds after shooting against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets heads to the bench for a timeout against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives around Taurean Prince (12) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dunks as Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves trails on a breakaway steal during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after drawing a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Jamal Murray (27) before Murray’s trip to the free throw line during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pumps his fist a la Kobe Bryant after Bruce Brown (11) tossed an alley oop to Jeff Green (32) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets points to the bench after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives into the ribcage of Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone yells, “Ed! Ed! Ed!” to express his displeasure of what Malone perceived as no-calls by referee Ed Malloy (14) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets get heated up during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets finishes over Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball as Kyle Anderson (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scoops it for a fastbreak during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works against Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives as Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hits a three over Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets has words for Kyle Anderson (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves lies nearby during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sports a rare smile as he walks off the court with Collin Gillespie after the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Edwards (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hunch over in exhaustion after both players hit the 40-point mark during the second half of Denver’s 122-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Edwards led all scorers with 41 points, while Murray had 40 in a winning effort. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two of a best-of-seven first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Denver won 122-113.
