"I thought I got fouled on every single one of them. I don't know what everybody's talking about. [They were] real fouls."
"The first game everybody's got so much adrenaline. Everybody's excited. Everybody's a little bit nervous. Some butterflies, which is human."
"Instead, Denver held on for a gritty win at home to take a 1-0 lead in the series, the eighth time they've taken a lead in nine series openers since 2023."
Jamal Murray excelled in the playoffs, scoring 30 points and making 16 free throws in a 116-105 win against the Timberwolves. The Nuggets shot 30 of 33 from the line, compensating for a poor 3-point shooting performance. This victory marked the eighth time Denver has taken a lead in nine series openers since 2023. The rivalry with Minnesota has been intense, with Denver holding a slight edge in their recent matchups. Murray reflected on the adrenaline and excitement of Game 1s, recalling past performances.
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