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On YouTubeRudy Gobert News / AirJordanChronicles / April 25
Rudy Gobert Credits Nikola Jokić as Top Offensive Opponent in Career
Rudy Gobert has put on a defensive masterclass against Nikola Jokic, and the entire league is watching closely as Minnesota leads 2-1. But it wasn’t easy.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 24
Rudy Gobert Is Breaking Nikola Jokic — And Everyone's Noticing
Rudy Gobert has been putting on a defensive masterclass against Nikola Jokic through the first three games of the playoffs. No performance showed the greatness of Gobert's defense more than Thursday's Game 3 Wolves win, in which Jokic shot a miserable 7 of 26 from the floor and 2 of 10 from beyond the arc.
The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz
How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch reveals what Rudy Gobert wants even more than another DPOY
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 series lead with a 113-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 on Thursday night, and head coach Chris Finch made clear that Rudy Gobert has his focus set beyond individual accolades.
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.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (Apr 25)
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are set for an intense Game 4 in their first-round playoff series, kicking off at 8:30 PM EDT on April 25 at Target Center.
Jaden McDaniels News / Canis Hoopus / April 24
Jaden McDaniels Spoke His Truth and the Timberwolves Backed it Up 
Jaden McDaniels made his thoughts incredibly clear after the Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 2 over the Denver Nuggets. “Go at Jokic, Jamal, all the bad defenders.
The '25 NBA playoff points off the bench' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 25 points off of the bench in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has silenced critics with his laudable job against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in their back-to-back wins in their first-round series in the playoffs.
Ayo Dosunmu News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu breaks obscure record in Game 3 Nuggets drubbing
The Minnesota Timberwolves took the reins of their first-round series, dispatching the Denver Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 on Thursday at Target Center, behind a historic performance from guard Ayo Dosunmu.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again
There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson.
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.
Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels in full Nuggets hater mode again after Game 3
Jaden McDaniels caused some jaws to drop and some eyebrows to get raised after he called out the entire Denver Nuggets roster for being bad on defense, even going as far as to call out Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, among others, by name in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win in Game 2 over the Nuggets.
Anthony Edwards News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Anthony Edwards Appears to Limp While Frustrated on Way Back to Locker Room After Picking Up 4th Foul
The Minnesota Timberwolves took control of their first-round series with a 113-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3. Despite a much-needed lead, the latest outlook around Anthony Edwards seems rather concerning.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 24
Timberwolves shut down Nuggets, claim series advantage
Jaden McDaniels led a spirited defensive effort, reserve Ayo Dosunmu delivered a team-high 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held the Denver Nuggets to a season-low shooting percentage en route to a 113-96 victory in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday in Minneapolis.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 24
Timberwolves smother Nuggets on defense to take 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves stifled the Denver Nuggets 113-96 at home on Friday to take a 2-1 series advantage. The opening quarter was an impressive display of defense by Minnesota.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 24
Timberwolves Player Ratings: Balanced Team Effort Leads To Shocking Game 3 Result Against Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves put together one of their most complete performances of the season, dismantling the Denver Nuggets from start to finish in a Game 3 stunner to take a 2-1 series lead.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 23
Jaden McDaniels, Nuggets Go Back and Forth Over 'Bad Defenders' Jab
Jaden McDaniels' remarkably blunt and direct commentary on the defensive abilities of several Nuggets players has added another level of intrigue to this first-round rivalry series, which continues with Game 3 in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday night.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 3: Will Anthony Edwards, Aaron Gordon Play?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home on Thursday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Minnesota enters Thursday’s game tied with the Nuggets at 1-1 in the series after stealing a victory on the road in Denver in Game 2 on Monday night.
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.
Anthony Edwards News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Timberwolves Share Anthony Edwards Update Ahead of Game 3 on Thursday
Anthony Edwards is one of the most important players for the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially in the NBA playoffs. In Games 1 and 2, Edwards has played well, averaging 26.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 22
Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 3: Preview, Betting Odds, Prediction
The Timberwolves pulled off an all-time comeback in Game 2 against the Nuggets, which means they have a golden opportunity to take their first lead of the series on Thursday night in Game 3 at the Target Center.
Rudy Gobert News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert had some words for the media after what he felt was his snub in Defensive Player of the Year consideration.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels: Nuggets are all bad defenders
The Timberwolves did not just bounce back in Denver. They talked a little, too. “Go at them,” Jaden McDaniels told reporters of the game plan. “The whole team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18
All-Star duo leads Nuggets to ugly Game 1 win over Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets couldn't make threes, lost Aaron Gordon to foul trouble and fell behind by double digits early. Thanks to patience, defense and their All-Star duo, Denver took Game One over the Minnesota Timberwolves anyway.
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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