How the Timberwolves solved their Nikola Jokić problem in Game 2
Once thought impossible by leading experts, Rudy Gobert clamped Nikola Jokić in Game 2 to steal Denver's home court advantage in the first round.

Once thought impossible by leading experts, Rudy Gobert clamped Nikola Jokić in Game 2 to steal Denver's home court advantage in the first round.

Jaden McDaniels sparked reactions after calling the Nuggets “bad defenders,” as the Timberwolves exposed weaknesses in a Game 2 comeback win over Denver.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves gutted out a hard-earned victory against the Denver Nuggets, 119-114, in Game 2 on Monday to tie their first-round series in the playoffs at 1-1. The crowd at Ball Arena was left stunned as the Timberwolves completed a come-from-behind win. They trailed by as much as 19 points. Edwards […] The post Fans react to Timberwolves’ Game 2 stunner vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets, of all teams, would know just how difficult of a gauntlet the playoffs can be in the Western Conference. This year, they drew the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, setting themselves up for one of the most difficult matchups imaginable to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. And on Monday, the Nuggets […] The post Fans roast Nuggets after brutal choke job in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are locked in a heavyweight battle, and Game 2 just gave us the early frontrunner for the play of the postseason. Even in a 119-114 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Nikola Jokic reminded everyone why he’s a three-time MVP by putting Rudy Gobert on a massive poster […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic emphatically posterizes Rudy Gobert amid intense Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch ripped into NBA officials for their foul calls, suggesting his players “start flopping too.” Finch is currently coaching the Timberwolves in a Western Conference quarterfinals matchup against the rival Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets won Game 1 on Saturday by a score of 116-105, taking a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Chris Finch Rips Officials, Suggests Timberwolves ‘Start Flopping Too’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Victor Wembanyama became the youngest and first-ever player to win Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have a chance at acquiring Kyrie Irving to fix their biggest flaw of lacking a starting point guard. Minnesota currently has a backcourt of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, but neither man has a history of playing the point guard position. The current plan sees Edwards typically running the offense as […] The post Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Package For Kyrie Irving Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes finished fifth in the voting for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The NBA officially announced on Monday that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won the 2025-2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He was a unanimous winner, with all 100 first-place votes coming his way, […] The post Scottie Barnes Finished 5th in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Voting appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday.

On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of their series against the Denver Nuggets on the road by a score of 116-05. One point of frustration for the Timberwolves in this game was the officials, as Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shot a whopping 16 free throws and made every single one of them. […] The post Rudy Gobert fires ‘underdog’ message to Timberwolves about frustrating officiating vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a Game 1 loss on the road by a score of 116-105. The Timberwolves got off to a hot start in this one but ultimately struggled to get going offensively for much of the second […] The post Anthony Edwards’ defiant take on troublesome knee injury after Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray tie Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in a rare NBA playoff feat with their dominant Game 1 performance.

Peyton Watson won't play in Game 1 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series on Saturday. The post When Is Peyton Watson Coming Back? Latest News On Nuggets Star’s Injury Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

We’re back with our continued coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Game 1 in the Western Conference. The No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves visit the No. 3 Denver Nuggets for a highly competitive first round series. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. […] The post Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be the ones initially tasked with trying to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to open the NBA Playoffs, and one of the players who will be tasked with handling him is already looking to the heavens for answers. Timberwolves big man Julius Randle joked his first strategy in trying … The post Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

As the Timberwolves get set to face the Nuggets in the playoffs for the third time in four years, Rudy Gobert recognizes the challenge.

Shaquille O'Neal explains his disdain for Rudy Gobert: "If you're gonna make $250 million, put on a show for the people" Basketball Network

The Denver Nuggets gear up for a postseason run on the heels of a highly successful finish to the 2025-26 regular season.In the coming weeks, the playoffs are the next item on the agenda for several NBA teams, and having their best players on the floor is crucial. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, however, they are […] The post Nuggets Get Bad News as Timberwolves Make Major Announcement Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch provided an update to Anthony Edwards ahead of their first-round matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets. The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Provides Anthony Edwards Update Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Proposed three-team blockbuster Timberwolves trade sees Minnesota deal Rudy Gobert, land $118 million superstar to create insane backcourt with Anthony Edwards sportingnews.com

The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-126, at Target Center on Sunday to build extra momentum heading into the playoffs. Already locked as the sixth seed even before their season finale, the Timberwolves chose to rest their core players against the Pelicans. Aside from Anthony Edwards, who is still […] The post Timberwolves rookie makes franchise history with big stat line in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chandler Parsons believes the Timberwolves are no easy out, pointing to their balance and momentum as a real concern for playoff opponents.

Rudy Gobert’s push to introduce chess as a mental tool hit a funny roadblock as Anthony Edwards rejected the idea.
