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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 / Canis Hoopus / April 24
Timberwolves 113, Nuggets 96: “They’re All Bad Defenders” 
“Now he’s gotta back it up,” Chris Finch said as he sat at the pregame podium before game three. A clear challenge to his two-way trash-talking wing Jaden
Jaden McDaniels 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.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels doubles down on ‘bad defenders’ Nuggets comments
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied at one game apiece heading into Game 3, putting all the pressure on the three-seeded Nuggets. However,
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid gives eye-opening take on Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of those teams that no contender wants to face in the NBA Playoffs. They have a group that loves to get in the mix with
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.
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / April 22
There Is No Switch: With Everything in Front of them, Wolves Keep Re-Defining the Margin of Error
“This team will flip the switch in the playoffs”. The infamous switch! The magical, mythical thing that was supposed to exist for the Minnesota Timberwolves to grab ahold of, completely change who they are and become a team much closer to their two years ago-selves on the floor when the games mattered more.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk
The Minnesota Timberwolves love to trash-talk, which isn’t surprising when Anthony Edwards is your emotional leader. However, it wasn’t Edwards who got things going after Minnesota’s Game 2 win on Monday night when Jaden McDaniels called out Denver’s poor defense.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Stadium Rant / April 21
The Timberwolves Steal Game 2 In Gritty Fashion!
The Minnesota Timberwolves tied the series on Monday night at one apiece with a 119-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets. It was a gritty performance as they erased a 19-point deficit, along with some poor officiating.
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.
Victor Wembanyama News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Timberwolves Coach Feels Disrespected After Victor Wembanyama News
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have walked away with a crucial playoff win, but head coach Chris Finch wasn’t interested in celebrating quietly. Instead, he used the moment to call out what he clearly believes is injustice.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / April 21
Anthony Edwards shares how he wants to be remembered as a player
Anthony Edwards is not one to indulge in abstract legacy talk. When Carmelo Anthony sat down with him for a featured interview on Peacock ahead of the 2026 playoffs, Melo asked him directly what he wanted people to remember, and Edwards kept it short.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 21
Timberwolves Overcome 19-Point Deficit To Steal Game 2 Against Nuggets; 5 Key Takeaways
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks of the postseason, erasing a 19-point deficit to steal Game 2 from the Denver Nuggets, 119-114.
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.
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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