The Minnesota Timberwolves are firing on all cylinders in this year’s NBA Playoffs, especially after taking a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets, which was led by Illinois basketball legend Ayo Dosunmu. <\/p>\n
It was a dominating win for the Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis, as they took down the visiting Nuggets by a score of 112-96<\/a>. They were able to make a statement in front of their hometown crowd, especially with the former Illini <\/a>guard having a career night at the Toyota Center.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Dosunmu, a product of Brad Underwood’s<\/a> era, entered Saturday night’s game early in the first quarter after a devastating Achilles injury suffered by Dante DiVincenzo. He started as a replacement but ended up becoming the main attraction with his 43 points through 42 minutes of play.<\/p>\n The former Chicago Bull became a shining light for Chris Finch’s squad, as he was perfect from the free throw line and from three-point range. Dosunmu’s performance against Denver was legendary to the point where he became the first player<\/a> to score 40+ points, shoot 75% from the field, hit 5+ three-pointers without missing, and make 10+ free throws without missing<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Ayo Dosunmu should continue to be a pivotal part of Minnesota’s playoff run<\/p>\n Dosunmu’s career has been a bit of a roller coaster ever since he left Illinois, spending four and a half years with the Bulls and the rest with the Timberwolves. But Saturday night in Minneapolis, the former Windy City recruit had a bit of a “coming out” party in his first extended shift in the playoffs.<\/p>\n Dosunmu became a key focal point in Minnesota’s offense, scoring at will from all three levels on the floor. He made the most of his time after DiVincenzo’s injury and ended up leading the team to a pivotal playoff win.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n