Jaden McDaniels, Timberwolves put clamps on Nuggets to take 2-1 series lead: Takeaways

Jaden McDaniels called out nearly every Denver Nuggets defender after Monday night’s Game 2 win in Denver. Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward can take aim at their offense, too.The Timberwolves shut down the most efficient offense in the league from the jump Thursday night, holding the Nuggets to 11 first-quarter points en route to a dominating 113-96 Game 3 victory at a raucous Target Center. The win gives Minnesota a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 set for Saturday night in Minneapolis.Advertisement