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Led by Jamal Murray's 40 points, 5 assists and 6 3pt. FG, the Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, 122-113. Nikola Jokic (27 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists) and Michael Porter Jr. (16 points (13 in the 4th quarter), 6 rebounds) added a combined 43 points in the victory. Anthony Edwards tallied a playoff-career high with 41 points and 6 3pt. FG, along with 4 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The Nuggets lead the best-of-seven series, 2-0, with Game 3 taking place on Friday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) Jamal Murray's 5th career 40+ point playoff game are the most in Nuggets franchise history, passing: Alex English (4 games) Anthony Edwards (21 years, 258 days) is the youngest player in NBA history to record 40+ points and 5+ 3pt. FG in a playoff game, previously: Luka Doncic (22 years 89 days) - 44 points, 7 3pt. FG Anthony Edwards (41) set a new Timberwolves franchise record for most points in a playoff game, previously: Sam Cassell, 40 twice (5/4/2004, 4/18/2004)
A Denver team that had the second best home record in the NBA this season.
With Memphis the only team better, and Murray picks up where he left off.
30.7, and when Yokich has played a 31-3 in this building this season,
Edwards had a good early sign for Minnesota.
So they reset to Murray, shot clock to 10.
Murray thought about it, he'll fire. Splash!
But he is locked in.
Grant alluded to it, all those games at the Cat's Nest, 52 games with a calf injury.
They just haven't played a ton of basketball together.
As Murray comes up at the interception.
Here at the start.
I like his activity, Spiro. I mean, not just his shooting, but his energy and movement.
Right there, a great answer from Edwards. He's locked in as well.
As Edwards can't put it down in tight.
Murray on the launch. Splash!
And Spiro.
Every time Edwards tries to turn the corner, multiple guys there to help.
Edwards gliding to the rack.
That was a great cut.
This is Prince on the wing into the corner for Edwards.
Good hard fake, open three. Got it!
Unbelievable.
Murray looks like he's hurt.
Can't play much better than that. Boy, Yokich takes a shot and he's hurt.
And advantage here comes Edwards.
Denver's offense has gone stone cold.
This is Edwards. Transition three and he buries it.
Four and a half left in the third.
Look at Edwards.
And he just has a burst.
Unraveling.
Minnesota 10 of 13 shooting in the quarter and they just keep on coming.
Edwards.
So explosive with that Eurostep.
I think Edwards would take that comparison.
There is Murray.
Now go Baird. Defends on a switch. Five on the timer.
He's going to launch. Got it!
And they may be figuring some things out.
Three to shoot. Murray to spin.
Unbelievable talent.
And it's all on display tonight for Murray.
He's got 30.
Denver is out of fouls.
Edwards gets a Towns pick. Here he comes.
Off balance. Hangs. Banks it in.
My goodness.
Anthony Edwards.
The 21 year old stud.
Anderson calling for the screen. Gets it.
For the shoot. Edwards left open.
He buries it.
Massive shot for Edwards.
So they give it to Jokic. That's his third personal.
Edwards. As we cross the seven minute mark.
Spinning. Hanging. Puts it in.
You get a steady die to two man game.
Murray and Jokic.
Minnesota is out of fouls.
This is Murray.
Defensive end.
And obviously on this side.
A lot of Jamal Murray.
Hanging.
Murray is back. It's official.
Finally lead this Denver team on a deep postseason run.
Edwards. Got it.
Six point game as we move inside of two minutes left.
Murray looking for some daylight.
Steps back. Fires.
Bringing the ball down to court.
Edwards.
Jokic elevates. Contested.
Deep in the corner.
That's a long two.
