about 2 months ago

Timberwolves Push Through Denver Despite Assortment Of Injuries

Ant was ruled out mid-game due to a left knee hyperextension while Donte was diagnosed with a right torn Achilles. Despite this, the wolves fought back and maintained a sizeable lead on Denver in Game 4, winning 112-96 as Ayo Dosunmu dropped a whopping 43 points on 13-17 shooting from the field. The Wolves are up 3-1 on the Nuggets.

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Explains His Decision to Confront Jaden McDaniels After Last-Second Shot

\Jokic doesn't regret charging McDaniels after he broke an unwritten NBA rule by taking an uncontested last-second shot. "Because he scored and everybody stopped playing," Jokic said, explaining why he confronted McDaniels. The Joker wanted to know why he did what he did, especially when the Nuggets had clearly stopped competing and couldn't defend that final shot attempt.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Dives Into His “Average” Play During Nuggets-Timberwolves Series

Candid about his play in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series so far, Jokic admitted that he's just been average. "I'm not shooting the ball really well especially from the 3. Rudy is doing a good job with being physical, testing the officials, contesting shots," Jokic said. He praised Jokic as a good defender, highlighting the Timberwolves' tricky and physical defense.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nuggets HC Expects Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to Bounce Back in Game 5 vs. Timberwolves

Adelman thought the Nuggets showed up in game 4 vs. Timberwolves but just couldn't finish things. "I expect use to have a great effort in game 5," Adelman said. "I really trust our two best players will find a rhythm." He asserted that Jokic and Murray have to find their way in game 5 and extend the series.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Nikola Jokic’s 4th Quarter Struggles Have Been Amplified in Shocking Nuggets-Wolves Series

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic’s 4th Quarter Struggles Have Been Amplified in Shocking Nuggets-Wolves Series

Although Jokic's numbers vs. Timberwolves look okay, with 25 points, 24 points, 27 points and 24 points in games 1-through-4 respectively, clutch time has been a real issue. In the 4th quarter, he has shot 3/5 in game 1, 1/7 in game 2, 1/3 in game 3, and 0/6 in game 4, a huge concern.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Charles Barkley: I Would've Put a Hit on Jaden McDaniels for Scoring in Garbage Time

Barkley reacted to McDaniels scoring a garbage-time layup that sparked a Jokic brawl as Minnesota took a 3-1 lead. "Imma put a hit on him...If a team is up 20 and a guy shoots a 3, imma give $500 to somebody to knock the hell out of him. I've done that before. In proud of it too," Barkley said.

By Adit Pujari

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