Masterclass: Wolves swarm champion Nuggets for stunning 26-point rout, 2-0 series lead

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With star center Rudy Gobert out for the birth of his first child, the undefeated Minnesota Timberwolves turn to Karl-Anthony Towns for a stunning 106-80 burial of the Denver Nuggets

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Minnesota won without center Rudy Gobert, who was away from the team for the birth of his first child. The Timberwolves, holding a decisive edge on the reigning NBA champions, head back to Minneapolis for Game 3 of the best-of-seven series on Friday. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14 points each for the Timberwolves, who have started the playoffs with six straight wins.

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