2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN WINS 4-3)

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Who wins GAME 7 and goes to the WCFs?

Nuggets
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48%
Wolves
92
52%
 
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4341 » by Domejandro » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

Just a horrendous whistle for defensive players.
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Post#4342 » by Marvin Martian » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

This game looks over. MIN can't play the same defense they played in game 2, and they are getting shredded
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4343 » by garrick » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

Wolves look less dominant when the refs call the whistle on them, when they're allowed to handcheck all game they're hard to beat.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4345 » by ChipotleWest » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

It's just weird to get dominated on your homecourt twice in a row, then go and do it to your opponent on their homecourt. Homecourt advantage? What's that?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4346 » by CelticSooner » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

I don't know what's worse, Wolves defense or offense.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4347 » by ___Rand___ » Sat May 11, 2024 2:38 am

Domejandro wrote:Minnesota just cannot score.


What happened to their offense? It is strange.
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Post#4348 » by Mk0 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:39 am

Blacksheep25 wrote:Refs making absolutely sure this is a long series. Calling this game like a different sport than first two games every other playoff series to date.

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4349 » by ___Rand___ » Sat May 11, 2024 2:39 am

I can't believe Ant couldn't beat Braun.
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Post#4350 » by SOA » Sat May 11, 2024 2:39 am

Edwards might want to step up a little and try and get them some points.
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Post#4351 » by picc » Sat May 11, 2024 2:39 am

garrick wrote:Wolves look less dominant when the refs call the whistle on them, when they're allowed to handcheck all game they're hard to beat.


Difference between this game and last game was the difference between 2004 Pistons and 2005 Pistons.
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Post#4352 » by durden_tyler » Sat May 11, 2024 2:39 am

Wolves are not being allowed to play their usual defense but champion teams should be versatile enough to adjust to these calls and appears when things are not going their way, they fold. Danger zone for Minnesota here, a blowout loss and they'll feel all the pressure in Game 4.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4353 » by Domejandro » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

___Rand___ wrote:
Domejandro wrote:Minnesota just cannot score.


What happened to their offense? It is strange.

Kyle Anderson + just missing wide open shots.
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Post#4354 » by AleksandarN » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

___Rand___ wrote:
Domejandro wrote:Minnesota just cannot score.


What happened to their offense? It is strange.

Denver is not turning the ball over which allows them to set their defense
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Post#4355 » by HotelVitale » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

Alright whistle getting little ridiculous here.

DEN doesn't need the cheat tonight, let em play a little.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4356 » by SportsGuru08 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

ChipotleWest wrote:It's just weird to get dominated on your homecourt twice in a row, then go and do it to your opponent on their homecourt. Homecourt advantage? What's that?


Right now the Nuggets are channeling the '94 Rockets
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Post#4357 » by jehosafats » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

Refs have Malone confident enough to throw Braun out there. Someone who saw almost no play last series.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4358 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

More whistles than game.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#4359 » by GSP » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

The Wolves were the 16th ranked offense and we're seeing why. If they cant get physical w/ their defense and Ant isnt playing like 06 Wade then their offense stinks
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Post#4360 » by Chuck Everett » Sat May 11, 2024 2:40 am

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