Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to 3-0 series lead over Timberwolves.

Nikola Jokic had his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-111 on Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. Michael Porter Jr. had 25 points and nine rebounds and Jamal Murray added 18 points and nine assists as Denver withstood another dashing game by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards. The Wolves were unable to keep up with the disciplined performance of the Nuggets, who shot 57% from the field. Game 4 is on Sunday.