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Stephen A. Smith has no issues telling people how he really feels, and he really feels a certain way about Chiney Ogwumike speaking French. Ogwumike opened First Take’s segment on the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 2-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets by speaking French as a sort of ode to Rudy Gobert, who is from…
NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor dissected Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić's 3-point shooting woes after the team's Game 3 loss.
There are bad playoff losses that really force a contender to look in the mirror. The Denver Nuggets’ 113-96 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs falls firmly into that category. This wasn’t just a case of missed shots or a hot opponent. This was a structural breakdown that […] The post Nuggets most to blame for pathetic Game 3 loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has silenced critics with his laudable job against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in their back-to-back wins in their first-round series in the playoffs. Gobert made everything difficult for Jokic in Game 3 at Target Center on Thursday, limiting him to 7-of-26 shooting. His stifling defense was a major factor […] The post Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In a rare instance, Nikola Jokic looked vulnerable. He failed to lift the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, as they suffered a blowout loss, 113-96, and fell 2-1 in their first-round series in the playoffs. It was not for the lack of trying for Jokic, but he struggled against […] The post Jamal Murray’s panic level over unprecedented Nikola Jokic dud in Nuggets’ Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Timberwolves fans erupted with chants aimed at Scott Foster during Game 3, as Minnesota cruised past Denver while officiating remained a major talking point.
Rudy Gobert gets candid on Nikola Jokić after stifling the Nuggets superstar in the Timberwolves' pivotal Game 3 win.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are now down 2-1 in their NBA playoffs first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic has not looked like his usual self so far in the series, to the dismay of NBA insider and analyst Kevin O’Connor. On X following the Nuggets’ 113-96 loss in Game 3 against the […] The post Nikola Jokic Called Out for Playing “The Worst Playoff Series of his Career” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took the reins of their first-round series, dispatching the Denver Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 on Thursday at Target Center, behind a historic performance from guard Ayo Dosunmu. The 26-year-old scored a game-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding nine assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes off the bench. His nine […] The post Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu breaks obscure record in Game 3 Nuggets drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nikola Jokic faced fans wrath after getting cooked by Rudy Gobert and Timberwolves in Game 3.
There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Anthony Edwards left Game 3 with a knee concern after limping off, but the Timberwolves held on to beat Denver and take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Rudy Gobert torched Nikola Jokic defensively throughout the Minnesota Timberwolves’ blowout win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night. Gobert is going through the 13th season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Timberwolves. He continues to shine as one of the best centers in the entire […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert makes a mockery of Nikola Jokic in every which way in Game 3 shellacking appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Game 3 in Minnesota turned out to be another tough outing that the Denver Nuggets couldn’t come out on top of. Although Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were confident they could bounce back, the MVP candidate once again struggled to overcome a strong defensive effort put on by Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves’ defense. As […] The post Nikola Jokic Gets Brutally Honest Analysis After Game 3 vs Timberwolves appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Timberwolves somehow made Nikola Jokic look like a complete pedestrian to open Game 3. The Denver Nuggets star had one of his most uncharacteristic quarters ever in the opening period on Thursday in their first-round series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The Timberwolves were able to take Jokic, the quarterback of the … The post Fans stunned by Nikola Jokic’s ‘worst quarter ever’ in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Anthony Edwards is questionable with knee issue but expected to play Game 3 vs Nuggets despite limited recent games.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama made history this week as the NBA’s first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year winner.According to Boston Celtics champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, the French shot-blocker is just getting warmed up.During a Road Trippin’ podcast appearance, Perkins heaped praise on the Spurs star and called him a shoo-in to repeat […] The post Celtics Champion Guarantees Wemby Will Win Next Five DPOY Awards appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Minnesota Timberwolves announces an update for star Anthony Edwards ahead of Game 3.
France will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031 for the first time, with Paris, Lille, and Lyon set as venues for the global tournament scheduled from August to September.
Rudy Gobert sent a message to Defensive Player of the Year voters after locking down Nikola Jokić in the Timberwolves' Game 2 win over the Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves got even in their series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday evening with a narrow road win in comeback fashion. This game was a back and forth contest throughout, but ultimately, the Timberwolves’ defense ended up taking things over down the stretch and tying up the series at 1-1. Rudy Gobert has […] The post Epic stat highlights Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s DPOY snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Rudy Gobert's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists 'disrespectful' after Victor Wembanyama wins unanimously.
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. Gobert was not named one of the top three finalists for the award this season, which he has won four times in his career. He responded with a statement defensive … The post Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"Gobert did something Wemby can't do yet" - Eddie Johnson questions Wembanyama's unanimous DPOY award after Rudy Gobert shut down Jokic Basketball Network
