Denver's Quest for the Western Conference Throne

Upset Alert: Timberwolves Stall Nuggets in Game 3

WEB's Predictions and Analysis

With the Western Conference playoffs in full swing, the Denver Nuggets have long been favored to emerge victorious. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves have thrown a wrench in their plans, stunning the Nuggets in Game 3 of their second-round series.

According to WEB SportsLine's model, the Nuggets still hold a slight edge in the series, but the Timberwolves' stifling defense has proven to be a formidable challenge. Despite Denver's star-studded lineup led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Timberwolves have held the Nuggets to a combined 206 points over the first three games of the series.

If the Nuggets want to regain their footing, they will need to find a way to break through Minnesota's defensive wall. The Timberwolves have been particularly effective in limiting the Nuggets' outside shooting, forcing them to rely on their interior game. Denver will need to make more adjustments and find ways to create better scoring opportunities if they want to stay alive in the series.