MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory on Thursday night.

Spurs close out the Thunder and move onto the NBA Finals.

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Secondary markets told Forbes that demand for NBA Finals tickets at Madison Square Garden cost more than attending most Super Bowl games.