Triple-double heroics from Jokic propel Nuggets to victory

Nuggets make quick work of Wolves in first-round series

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Jamal Murray's explosive performance in Game 2 with 50 points propelled the Nuggets to a 128-109 victory over the Timberwolves.

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Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets' All-Star center, averaged 26.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game in the series

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Murray and Jokić became the first Nuggets duo to each score 30 or more points in a playoff game since Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson in 2008

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The Nuggets overcame injuries to key players, including Will Barton and PJ Dozier, to win the series

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The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who averaged 23.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in the series.

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The Nuggets' depth and balanced scoring proved to be a key factor in their series victory over the Timberwolves

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Murray and Jokić's chemistry on the court was evident throughout the series, with the two players combining for several highlight-reel plays

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The Nuggets will face the winner of the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the playoffs

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With their first-round victory, the Nuggets are looking to build on their success from last season, where they reached the Western Conference Finals

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