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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Nuggets’ premature celebration that proved to be bad Game 2 omen vs. Timberwolves
When the Denver Nuggets took an early 19-point lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, it looked like they were cruising to a 2-0 series lead.
Jaden McDaniels News / Ball Exclusives / April 21
Jaden McDaniels calls out Denver Nuggets: ‘They’re all bad defenders’
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up an impressive Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday and Jaden McDaniels was honest when asked about how the Timberwolves put up enough points for the win.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 21
The Good, Bad & Ugly From Nuggets' Game 2 Loss to Timberwolves
With a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead, the Denver Nuggets lost control. The Minnesota Timberwolves got the best of the Nuggets in Game 2 in Denver, finishing with a 119-114 win to tie the series.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Nuggets most to blame for blowing 19-point lead to Timberwolves in Game 2
The Denver Nuggets had a chance to put a stranglehold on this first-round series. Instead, they let it slip through their fingers in one of the most deflating collapses of the 2026 playoffs.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Jaden McDaniels had a ruthless quote on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray after Game 2 win
Jaden McDaniels did not mince words about how the Minnesota Timberwolves turned things around and overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their playoff series on Monday.
Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Nuggets Coach Reacts After Nikola Jokic's Admission in Loss to Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman was not pleased after his team squandered an early lead Monday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets fell 119-114 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round.
Jamal Murray News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Jamal Murray Addresses Costly Mistake in Game 2 Loss to Timberwolves
The spotlight may often be on Nikola Jokic when the Denver Nuggets take the floor, but Jamal Murray is quietly putting together a career year and remains central to the team’s championship hopes.
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.
Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Nikola Jokic Addresses Questionable Decision in Nuggets Loss
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is one of the most clutch performers in NBA history. But Jokic admits he fumbled in a 119-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 on Monday.
David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
David Adelman points to glaring issue that sank Nuggets in Game 2 vs. Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets have no one else to blame but themselves after their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Ball Arena on Monday.
Jamal Murray News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Jamal Murray made bizarre decision to end Game 2 vs. Timberwolves
Jamal Murray appeared to have a mental lapse in the dying seconds of Monday’s postseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray’s Denver Nuggets trailed 117-114 with under 20 seconds remaining in Game 2 of the first-round series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / April 21
Nuggets blow a 19-point lead and homecourt advantage in Game 2 meltdown 
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves has become one of the best rivalries in the NBA this decade. Unfortunately for fans of both teams, this particular saga features gut-wrenching runs, wild momentum swings, and head-scratching variance that makes each game a maddening anxiety bomb.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 21
Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Sobering Game 2 Loss vs. Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets couldn't pull things together for what would've been a commanding 2-0 series lead on Monday night, falling in Game 2 of their first round series vs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Timberwolves shut down Nuggets' two-man game to steal Game 2
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have one of the best two-man games in the NBA. In the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves' two-man defense of Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels shut them down.
Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / April 20
David Adelman Claps Back At Chris Finch For Criticizing Jamal Murray’s 'Flopping' In Game 1
Game 1 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series saw the Nuggets record a convincing 116-105 victory. With Jamal Murray taking over and scoring 30 points on the night, David Adelman‘s Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in the first-round matchup.
Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / April 20
Do the Nuggets Have the Most Difficult Path to the NBA Finals?
In a highly competitive Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets enter the playoffs facing a difficult path ahead. While sitting at the third seed reflects a strong regular season, it also puts them in line to face multiple top-seeded contenders if series outcomes go as expected.
Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 20
Nuggets Stay Optimistic About Aaron Gordon's Game 1 Injury Scare
Despite an injury-plagued season, the Denver Nuggets finished in third place in the Western Conference with a 54-28 record. Now, a game into the playoffs, they are hoping to have much better injury luck for a championship-minded run.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Timberwolves look to shake off rust in Game 2 vs. Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets' halftime adjustments in Game 1 on Saturday spurred them to a 116-105 win over Minnesota. Now, it's the visiting Timberwolves' turn to adjust for Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Monday night.
NBA 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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