The defending champion Denver Nuggets have their hands full with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. After losing Game 1 on their home floor, the Nuggets now face a scenario on Monday night where another loss at home could seal their fate in the NBA Playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets are in unfamiliar territory as they succumbed in the first game of their much-anticipated series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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In anticipation of Game 2, Nuggets beat reporter Harrison Wind offered insights into what to expect from Nikola Jokic, likening the All-Star center to artificial intelligence: "I expect to see Nikola Jokic have a statement-like game.
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The single biggest thorn in the side of the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves is no other than Anthony Edwards.
On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves played Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Colorado. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to an impressive 106-99 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
When it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves, most eyes are always on Anthony Edwards for obvious reasons. Edwards has been playing like a ball of fire in the 2024 NBA Playoffs thus far.
The Denver Nuggets blew through the playoffs last year, never trailing in a series and dropping only four games on their way to the title. Things are different this season, as the Minnesota Timberwolves showed in winning Game 1 in Denver on Saturday night.
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is currently dealing with a calf injury that has him playing at less than 100% healthy. While the Nuggets are not using this as an excuse, head coach Michael Malone shared an honest statement with reporters after the Game 1 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets lost Game 1 of their second-round playoff series (at home) to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 106-99.
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is fed up with one of the habits his team has developed during this year’s playoffs.
On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves opened up the second round of the NBA playoffs with Game 1 in Colorado. The matchup was close, but the Timberwolves were able to win on the road by a score of 106-99.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 behind a dominant Anthony Edwards performance. When asked about Edwards after the game, Nikola Jokic spoke highly of the star guard.
The Nuggets finally met a team that can hang with them in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Now they’re trailing in a playoff series for the first time since 2022.
Nikola Jokic would like to clone himself to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves
Murray hit a huge shot to get Denver four much-needed points in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. But the foul he drew could be even bigger.
Karl-Anthony Towns has been known to disappear in playoff games. He was very visible in the third quarter of Game 1.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch’s knee injury appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of his team’s second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
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Last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a stepping stone to an NBA championship. This time around, Minnesota is a roadblock to the Denver Nuggets' quest for a repeat.
Since the start of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson has become a bit of an afterthought. A 13-year veteran, Jackson is averaging just 10.4 minutes per game this postseason.
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