2026 NBA Playoffs - West First Round - #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 3-1)

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Who wins Game 5?

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Nuggets win and force Game 6
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Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - West First Round - #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#101 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:59 am

Gordon's absence is very much being felt.
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Post#102 » by Optms » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:00 am

Denver officially being clamped SMH
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Post#103 » by Patches Perry » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:00 am

Defense has been stout by both teams man. Nothing easy.
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Post#104 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:00 am

How is that not an and-1?
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Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - West First Round - #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#105 » by Calinks » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:00 am

Gobert might be having his best series ever. GOT DAMN!
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Post#106 » by SlimShady83 » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:01 am

Please Wolves, finish these clowns off :)
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Post#108 » by ooy68utfjuxdg » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:03 am

King Rudy mentored Wemby, he can match King Joker :king: :nod:
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Post#109 » by CelticSooner » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:03 am

Denver defense is pathetic to watch.
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Post#110 » by Calinks » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:03 am

Please note, 10- 20 point leads mean absolutely nothing between these two teams. Each one always goes on a crazy run, expect a Denver 15-0 run soon.
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Post#111 » by Black star » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:03 am

Mcdaniel's backing up how he feels about the Nugget's defense lol
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Post#112 » by levon » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

Refs really trying to foul Ant out here
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Post#113 » by CelticSooner » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

It’s a Foster game oh ****
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Post#114 » by Optms » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

That's the second suspect call on Edwards

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Post#115 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

Cam Johnson brick.
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Post#116 » by Mamba Mentality » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

Gobert was solely born to tarnish Jokic’s legacy and I’m here for it.
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Post#117 » by SlimShady83 » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:04 am

Why can't the Chicken Nuggets play like this vs Lakers? lmao.
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Post#118 » by Optms » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:05 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Cam Johnson brick.


Someone get us a live look at Porter JR right now
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Post#119 » by Patches Perry » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:05 am

Calinks wrote:Please note, 10- 20 point leads mean absolutely nothing between these two teams. Each one always goes on a crazy run, expect a Denver 15-0 run soon.


It's really easy money in live betting. I love the playoffs lol.
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Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - West First Round - #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#120 » by AIfan3 » Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:05 am

The Nuggets have literally 0 rim protection. The Wolves are just running in there with absolutely no fear at all.

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