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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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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.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / April 24

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.

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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.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / April 23

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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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 23

Nuggets Bluntly Respond to Jaden McDaniels' Daring Call Out Before Game 3

After Game 2, the rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves escalated. Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels name-dropped Nikola Jokic,

Aaron Gordon News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon injury status updated ahead of Game 3 vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets are facing a pivotal Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the series tied at 1-1 and the tension running high. After giving up a significant lead in Game 2, the Nuggets are eager to regain momentum while playing on the road.

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How the Nuggets Can Fix Their Late-Game Offense vs. Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets blew a 19-point lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Game 2 loss, but that was not the worst of their problems. Of course, they want to be able to hold a lead, but they still had their opportunities to win the game late in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 23

Two Key Starters Listed on Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Injury Report

After blowing a 19-point lead to lose Game 2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets are heading to Minneapolis for Game 3 in an attempt to regain control of the series.

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Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / April 23

Nikola Jokic Extension Talks On Hold As Agent Explains Situation

As the Denver Nuggets fight for their season, uncertainty lingers around Nikola Jokic’s future. With just two years and $121 million dollars left on his deal (including a $62.8 million player option in 2027-28), he’s up for an extension this summer that would ensure he remains one of the NBA’s highest-paid players for years to come.

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.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 22

Peyton Watson's Status Looking Bleak for Nuggets-Wolves Series

While David Adelman had initially hoped for Peyton Watson to return at the beginning of the Denver Nuggets' first-round matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, his chances of getting back in time before the series is over are dwindling more by the day.

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.

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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