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Nuggets Get Boldly Called Out By Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels After Game 2

After handily winning Game 1, the Denver Nuggets fell short in Game 2, losing 119-114 to the Minnesota Timberwolves to tie the first-round series 1-1. Of course, the Nuggets knew this series was going to be challenging, with the Timberwolves constantly giving them problems, and this Game 2 matchup certainly got the best of them.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Nuggets Coach David Adelman Responds to Chris Finch's Jamal Murray Comments

The Minnesota Timberwolves were not happy with the 16 free throws that Jamal Murray had in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday. Murray struggled to shoot from the field and only made 31.8% of his shots.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / April 20

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 20

Panic or Patience? Nuggets' Three-Point Shooting vs. Timberwolves

Despite a poor shooting performance, the Denver Nuggets prevailed with a 116-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 20

3 Things Nuggets Fans Must Know Today: Injuries, Quotes & Notes

The Denver Nuggets are on tap for Game 2 of their first-round series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they'll be looking to keep their 12-game winning streak rolling for another day in order to extend their lead in the series count to 2-0.

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 / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates for Game 2 (Apr 20)

The 2026 NBA playoffs have kicked off, and the Denver Nuggets turned heads by winning Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Nuggets rumors: Don’t expect Peyton Watson back from injury anytime soon

On Saturday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets got off to a 1-0 lead in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning by a score of 116-105.

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.

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

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Nuggets, Pacers To Play In Mexico City On Nov. 7

The Nuggets and Pacers will play a regular season game in Mexico City on Saturday, November 7, the NBA announced in a press release. It will be Denver’s second time playing in Mexico and Indiana’s first.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Nuggets Control Playoff Seeding Heading Into Sunday

At this point in the season, tanking isn’t reserved just for the NBA’s worst teams, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The Nuggets hosted the Thunder on Friday in a matchup of Western Conference powers, but most of the stars were in street clothes.