Denver's star center had his way with Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota defense to put the Nuggets within a win of the West Finals.
Jalen Brunson rediscovers his touch with 44 points and New York gets defensive to near East Finals.
Its 2-0 lead gone, Minnesota faces a tall task if it is to win the final 2 games vs. Denver and reach the West Finals.
Rookie phenom Caitlin Clark makes her debut for Indiana and the Aces get their championship rings to open a new WNBA season.
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