Timberwolves return to Target Center trailing Nuggets 2-0 in playoff series

The Wolves trail 2-0, and the odds overwhelmingly favor Denver winning the series.

April 21, 2023 at 12:54AM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch argued with a referee during Wednesday night’s Game 2 loss. (David Zalubowski, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Western Conference first round, Game 3: Denver at Wolves

8:30 p.m. • Target Center • BSN-Extra, ESPN, 830-AM

The Nuggets lead 2-0 after winning the first two games at home. ... Teams that take a 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series win the series 92.8% of the time (410-32) and it's 93.8% (180-12) in first-round series. ... The Wolves are without C Naz Reid (wrist) and F Jaden McDaniels (hand).

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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