MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory on Thursday night.

SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 picks

After initiating a war of words after a Game 2 win, the Wolves backed up their talk in Game 3 while shutting down the NBA's best offense.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA's most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential. The last two games have provided a glimpse of how good they can be.

MrBuckBuck: The Nuggets lost in a blowout to the Timberwolves despite shooting 40 free throws tonight (32/40 - 80.0%) vs. 21 FTA by the TImberwolves (16/21 - 76.2%)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was ruled out of Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Minnesota on Thursday because of tightness in his left ca

One of the NBA’s newest rivalries is taking center stage tonight as the Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Target Center. The Wolves lead 61-39 at halftime.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 betting preview examines how Jaden McDaniels calling out Denver's defense could impact the total and tonight's play.