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3 Nuggets Who Must Step Up If Aaron Gordon Misses Game 4

Heading into what sets up to be a pivotal Game 4 for the Denver Nuggets in their first round series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, it seems like there still remains lingering questions as it concerns Aaron Gordon's injury status.

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Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 3: Jokic Struggles As Denver Falls Behind

The Minnesota Timberwolves led the Denver Nuggets wire-to-wire and won 113-96. It was utter domination right from the start, and now the Nuggets are in a must-win situation.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nuggets feel 'urgency' down 2-1 in series against Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic has played in enough best-of-seven showdowns in the playoffs to know that he and his teammates can overcome a 2-1 series deficit. But they better respond quickly, he said.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 24

Nuggets' Christian Braun Stays Wildly Confident After Game 3 Blowout

The Denver Nuggets were punched in the mouth in their Game 3 matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in a night where nothing appeared to be going right on either end of the floor.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 24

Jamal Murray Defends Nikola Jokic After Poor Game 3 Performance

It was a costly time to have their worst offensive game of the season, but the Denver Nuggets will bounce back. In Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets scored just 96 points while shooting a season-low 34% from the field and 25% from three-point range.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 24

David Adelman Finds Silver Lining in Nuggets' Game 3 Loss vs. Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets now trail the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-1 in their first-round playoff series after a crushing Game 3 loss. On Thursday, the Nuggets fell 113-96 with their worst offensive performance of the season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nuggets most to blame for pathetic Game 3 loss to Timberwolves

There are bad playoff losses that really force a contender to look in the mirror. The Denver Nuggets’ 113-96 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs falls firmly into that category.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson updates after Game 3 shellacking by Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets are searching for answers after a rough night, and the absence of Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson loomed large in a 113-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 24

Winners and Losers From Nuggets' Crushing Game 3 Loss to Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets reached a new low on Thursday night. The Nuggets have now lost two consecutive games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 24

Nikola Jokic Credits Timberwolves’ Defense For Nuggets’ Offensive Struggles In Frustrating Game 3 Loss

The Timberwolves punched the Nuggets in the mouth in Game 3 and came away with a 113-96 win to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. The Nuggets put up their worst offensive performance of the season as a team tonight.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops concerning Aaron Gordon injury claim after Game 3

The Denver Nuggets were already playing shorthanded to start things off in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Peyton Watson remaining on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Michael Porter Jr. away in a salary dump to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson this past offseason was mostly a positive.

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Denver Nuggets get run out of the gym against the Minnesota Timberwolves, lose game three 113-96

The Denver Nuggets were looking to get back in the driver’s seat of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight but they were dealt an early blow with Aaron Gordon unable to play and that seemed to doom them from the start.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 24

5 Things We Learned After Nuggets Get Humbled By Timberwolves In Game 3 Disasterclass

This wasn’t just a bad night for Denver because it was a full-on breakdown. From the opening tip, the Timberwolves dominated before ending the game with a 113-96 win.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 24

Five Takeaways From Nuggets' Game 3 Blowout Loss to Timberwolves

After winning Game 1 to jump out to an early 1-0 series lead, the Denver Nuggets have lost two straight to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a deflating 113-96 blowout loss in Game 3 in Minnesota on Thursday night, the Nuggets now trail the Timberwolves 1-2 in their first-round series, and it is hard to stay optimistic after that showing.

Aaron Gordon News / Fadeaway World / April 23

Aaron Gordon Recovery Timeline Addressed By Denver Nuggets Coach After Missing Game 3

The Denver Nuggets are in a dog fight to stay alive in the Western Conference playoffs, but the task just got a lot harder with Aaron Gordon’s recent injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 22

Tensions rise between Nuggets, Timberwolves ahead of Game 3

The war of words is picking up between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. The battle on the court should be even better. The Timberwolves and Nuggets will resume their high-stakes rivalry when the teams tip off in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff matchup Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Jaden McDaniels News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Nuggets coach throws shade at Jaden McDaniels

Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman had some fun with comments made by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels following Game 2 of their Western Conference first round series.

Chris Webber News / Yardbarker / April 17

Five-time NBA All-Star issues upset alert for Nuggets-Timberwolves series

The first-round matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves carries more weight than most NBA playoff openers. Both teams entered the season expecting a legitimate title run, and their recent history adds another layer to the intrigue.

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