Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets operates as Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets adjusts his mouthguard as he looks at the Minnesota Timberwolves fans during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets dunks over Mike Conley (10) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks for a foul call as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets talk during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives on Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets jacks a three against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets has words for referee Jacyn Goble (68) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets scores as Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after making a tough layup against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves yells at referee Tony Brothers (25) as he charges both Anderson and teammate Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) with technical fouls during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets’ 117-90 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots as Naz Reid (11) and Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets lead the defense as Mike Conley (10) brings the ball up court during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves pleads with referee Tony Brothers (25) as Kyle Anderson (1) holds his teammate back during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets’ 117-90 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. Both were charged with technical fouls after the altercation. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks at referee Jacyn Goble (68) after he charged Michael Porter Jr. (1) with an offensive foul during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets jogs down court after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shake hands during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets hits the second of two threes in quick succession as Alex Rodriguez and other Minnesota Timberwolves fans express dismay during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks for a cutter as Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves falls to the ground, while Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a foul call during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to fouling Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets cools down after a hot night against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 117-90 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets operates as Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. (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 dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 117-90 win in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Nuggets trail 1-2 in the series.
