NBA PLAYOFFS: The Nuggets defeat the Timberwolves to grab a 2-0 series lead

Jamal Murray scored 40 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-113 on Wednesday night, giving the Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoff series. For the Nuggets, who blew an early 21-point lead and trailed 89-87 entering the fourth quarter, Jamal Murray scored 40 points and Nikola Jokic added 27 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds.