The Timberwolves and Nuggets are meeting tonight in Game 1 of their playoff series. The Star Tribune's Wolves beat reporter Chris Hine has live reports from Ball Arena in Denver.
7:47 p.m.: Wolves have strong third, lead by 2 going into the fourth quarter
The Wolves' offense opened up in the third quarter, and they held a 73-71 lead headed into the fourth.
Karl-Anthony Towns came out on fire for the Wolves as he had 11 of Minnesota's first 14 points of the quarter and upped his total to 20 for the game.
Mike Conley got his shot with 11 points in the third after he didn't score in the first half.