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?

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

Post#4221 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sat May 11, 2024 2:20 am

Mcdaniels already with 3 fouls? pfffff
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Post#4222 » by Chuck Everett » Sat May 11, 2024 2:20 am

Porter Jr is attacking the basket hard.
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Post#4223 » by jokeboy86 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:20 am

T-Wolves are playing real tight right now.
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Post#4224 » by SportsGuru08 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:20 am

Denver looking much more aggressive tonight than in the first two games
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Post#4225 » by ___Rand___ » Sat May 11, 2024 2:21 am

Twolves crowd shouldn't be complaining about refs. Whistle has been favorable to them letting them play physical.
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Post#4226 » by Patches Perry » Sat May 11, 2024 2:21 am

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Mk0 wrote:idk why ESPN refuses to utilize his talent. I assume he just refuses to do the hot-take garbage so they can't put him on anything other than Scott Van Pelt at 1am EST.

Maybe he can go to NBC if they get the NBA?


Agree with ya'll, I dislike almost all commentators but Legler is no gimmicks commentator with good insights and a normal non-annoying voice.


yeah he’s awesome. He’s what I thought Reddick would be, but Reddick is too attached to the current players personally to call a good game I think. Doris is just really bad I think on these calls as well which doesn’t help Reddick, broadcast is too boring.

I really miss JVG. Imagine Breen, JVG and Legler? I think that would be the best crew ESPN could put together.


I liked JVG too but I understand why a lot of people don't. He was very "shower thoughts" in the way he'd call games.
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Post#4227 » by AleksandarN » Sat May 11, 2024 2:21 am

Denver’s rebounding is a lot better
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Post#4228 » by Mk0 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:21 am

ForeverTFC wrote:
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Mk0 wrote:idk why ESPN refuses to utilize his talent. I assume he just refuses to do the hot-take garbage so they can't put him on anything other than Scott Van Pelt at 1am EST.

Maybe he can go to NBC if they get the NBA?


Agree with ya'll, I dislike almost all commentators but Legler is no gimmicks commentator with good insights and a normal non-annoying voice.


yeah he’s awesome. He’s what I thought Reddick would be, but Reddick is too attached to the current players personally to call a good game I think. Doris is just really bad I think on these calls as well which doesn’t help Reddick, broadcast is too boring.

I really miss JVG. Imagine Breen, JVG and Legler? I think that would be the best crew ESPN could put together.

JJ is obviously angling for a HC gig and can't afford to alienate any stars. Legler wants to be a HC but won't pull his punches on any criticism.. which may be why he hasn't gotten a chance to coach yet and JJ is in rumors.
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Post#4229 » by jehosafats » Sat May 11, 2024 2:21 am

I don't think Denver's lead is safe at all
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Post#4230 » by Chuck Everett » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

What kind of call was that. So ticky-tack.
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Post#4231 » by ___Rand___ » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

Twolves' defense isn't as tight as in game 2.
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Post#4232 » by picc » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

So guys just drive to the rim and Jokic doesn't even attempt to do anything about it despite being right there?
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Post#4233 » by Statlanta » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

Get slo-mo out the game Finch
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Post#4234 » by ___Rand___ » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

Where is Wolves' defense? It wasn't like this in game 2.
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Post#4235 » by Domejandro » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:Mcdaniels already with 3 fouls? pfffff

It’s been an evenly called, ticky-tack game, but Minnesota really struggles when the game is called tight. I actually feel like Minnesota has gotten more ticky-tack calls in their favour, but this has been a problematic trend all season.
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Post#4236 » by nzahir » Sat May 11, 2024 2:22 am

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nzahir wrote:Kyle Anderson is terrible on offense

Like the dude barely was able to even dribble with nobody on him and was stubbling

Why didnt the wolves move this scrub?


He's good defensively and sufficient ball handler with NAW and Ant on the floor.

The dude just missed an open layup and can barely dribble

Wolves should have moved this scrub

Denver looking a lot better tonight

Wolves offense looking bad
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Post#4237 » by Patches Perry » Sat May 11, 2024 2:23 am

Nuggets look real good. They really are much better when Murray is locked in.
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Post#4238 » by Dan33185 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:23 am

Everything falling for the Nuggets, nothing for the Wolves...bad combo
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Post#4240 » by HotRocks34 » Sat May 11, 2024 2:23 am

The reason Jokic seems passive is that he's looking for the double team. He's waiting to see if the double is coming and then he's passing. He's thinking "pass from double team" before shooting.

Given how he's being played, that's the right mindset.
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