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

[ChipotleWest]

Well if Denver holds on, we'll definitely have all 4 series be 2-1 after 3 games.

[OldSchoolNoBull]

Nuggets had to spend nearly a full work week listening to everyone eulogize them and anoint the Wolves, they should be pissed about it and they're playing like they are. Let's see if they keep it up.

[TheFire]

Jokic just isn’t hitting shots today, keeping this competitive

He was shooting 42% from the field and 20% from 3 before this game. Its the Wolves defense and Naz Reid may be the best Jokic defender and he was out last year when they played. Jokic isnt gonna start being his usual uber efficient self in this series against this team and defender.

Reid is not that great of a defender. Crazy that Jokic can’t score on him but has success against much better guys.

[Mk0]

Likewise if you're a Suns fan you wonder why they let the Wolves manhandle the Suns all series long and then decide to suddenly start calling fouls in game 3.

Yeah if I am Phoenix I am pissed. It went from "This is how we officiate games now" to "Well unless there is a chance the reigning champs are threatened to be swept"

We haven't seen a game called like this in months but here comes Tony Brothers and it is unwatchable garbage.

Nah that's not true Philly and especially Embiid got a ridiculous whistle in the playoffs too. I dunno it just is what it is. No good just getting worked up over it.

Embiid getting the golden whistle is a whole problem of its own

[___Rand___]

People were calling this series 4-0 after game 2. I recall throwing caution to that, given how young Wolves are, and their tendency to lose focus now and then. They aren't playing with teh same focus and intensity as last game.

[KGDirkTD_Fan]

This **** is unwatchable. I just don’t understand how you allow physicality the whole Phoenix series and both games this series and then call all the ticky tack bs today. If I was a Wolves fan I would be furious.

Likewise if you're a Suns fan you wonder why they let the Wolves manhandle the Suns all series long and then decide to suddenly start calling fouls in game 3.

Yeah if I am Phoenix I am pissed. It went from "This is how we officiate games now" to "Well unless there is a chance the reigning champs are threatened to be swept"

We haven't seen a game called like this in months but here comes Tony Brothers and it is unwatchable garbage.

It's so predictable. I should of known this was coming a mile away. I'm not even sure if it would help the wolves here, the offense has been **** but for neutral fans this sucks to watch.

[durden_tyler]

To be fair with Minnesota, this is the game they can afford to lose though a win here would have guaranteed the series win. That's playing with your food a bit, it's not like you are up against the Los Angeles Lakers... You are up against the defending champions and you show this kind of effort? Doesn't scream good habits of legit title contenders.

[SportsGuru08]

People were calling this series 4-0 after game 2. I recall throwing caution to that, given how young Wolves are, and their tendency to lose focus now and then. They aren't playing with teh same focus and intensity as last game.

Well there's still plenty of time for them to blow it.

[TroubleS0me]

The champs are here huh?!

[Diop]

Jokic just isn’t hitting shots today, keeping this competitive

He was shooting 42% from the field and 20% from 3 before this game. Its the Wolves defense and Naz Reid may be the best Jokic defender and he was out last year when they played. Jokic isnt gonna start being his usual uber efficient self in this series against this team and defender.

Reid is not that great of a defender. Crazy that Jokic can’t score on him but has success against much better guys.

Yeah no discredit to Reid, he’s playing well, but jokics moves are getting him a comfortable look at the basket but they’re rimming out

[Mamba Mentality]

Strange half from Ant. I really thought all the Jordan talk would continue to drive him, but all these doubles have taken him out of rhythm. Expecting a much more aggressive version in the second half.

[doogie_hauser]

Tony Brothers is the most annoying Troll in the NBA (yes worse than Perk, Skip, Nick Wright) etc

Every game he officiates there are blatantly wrong/petty and infuriating controversial call all because he wants to be the centre of attention..

I am currently on a series re-watch of Community, Tones reminds me so much of the obstinate Pierce Hawthorn

[Darklight]

Jokic needs to **** step up. He hasn't been himself since that lakers series.. Minnesota isn't even defending him well. Dude is missing wide open jumpers, putting up an embiid performance. Needs to atleast get to 25, wolves can still easily comeback.

[Mk0]

Tony Brothers is the most annoying Troll in the NBA (yes worse than Perk, Skip, Nick Wright) etc

Every game he officiates there are blatantly wrong/petty and infuriating controversial call all because he wants to be the centre of attention..

I am currently on a series re-watch of Community, Tones reminds me so much of the obstinate Pierce Hawthorn

Tony Brothers needs to retire. The man is streets behind.

[Patches Perry]

Jokic needs to quit horsing around

[ChipotleWest]

Tony Brothers is the most annoying Troll in the NBA (yes worse than Perk, Skip, Nick Wright) etc

Every game he officiates there are blatantly wrong/petty and infuriating controversial call all because he wants to be the centre of attention..

I am currently on a series re-watch of Community, Tones reminds me so much of the obstinate Pierce Hawthorn

Skip and Wright are just morning sports debaters, they're not in the NBA.

[AleksandarN]

People were calling this series 4-0 after game 2. I recall throwing caution to that, given how young Wolves are, and their tendency to lose focus now and then. They aren't playing with teh same focus and intensity as last game.

Well there's still plenty of time for them to blow it.

yup they have to keep focused

[Harry Garris]

Nuggets had to spend nearly a full work week listening to everyone eulogize them and anoint the Wolves, they should be pissed about it and they're playing like they are. Let's see if they keep it up.

And if they tie things up at 2-2 and we head back to Denver for day 5 we’ll all do the about face and act like Denver is back in the drivers seat this series.

It’s crazy how fast our opinions change during the playoffs man

[durden_tyler]

People were calling this series 4-0 after game 2. I recall throwing caution to that, given how young Wolves are, and their tendency to lose focus now and then. They aren't playing with teh same focus and intensity as last game.

Can't blame those people. They were coming off 2 road wins, of course expectations are going to skyrocket. That said, this is not the same effort from the Wolves relative to those two games-- it could be because of lighter calls from the refs but as a title contending team you can't let that affect you.

If they continue to get distracted, this will be an easy blowout win by Denver, and they will do it sending a statement for Game 4, which should be pressure-packed for the Wolves.

[TheFire]

Christian Braun seems to defend Ant much better than anyone else on the nuggets.