Nuggets' Michael Malone screams in ref's face, Jamal Murray tosses heat pack as Denver drops Game 2
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Wolves stagger Nuggets again as Edwards, Towns spark Game 2 rout - ESPN
DENVER — With Defensive Player of the Year front-runner Rudy Gobert unavailable and the defending champion Denver Nuggets needing a win to even their Western Conference semifinals series, the Minnesota Timberwolves put on a masterful defensive performance in a 106-80 Game 2 victory.
Murray dodges technical foul call after throwing heating pad - ESPN
DENVER — Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should have been called for a technical foul — but not ejected — for throwing a heating pad on the floor during Denver's 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, crew chief Marc Davis said after Monday's contest.
Rudy Gobert ruled out for Game 2 vs. Nuggets after son's birth - ESPN
DENVER — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert will not play in Game 2 of their second round series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday because of personal reasons, Wolves coach Chris Finch said before the game.
Down 0-1, Michael Malone implores Nuggets to set the tone early - ESPN
DENVER — On the way to the championship last season, the Denver Nuggets also picked up the unofficial title as having the best starting five in basketball. Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said as much before his team's 106-99 Game 1 victory Saturday, calling the Nuggets' first unit «probably the most complete and complementary starting five in the league.»
Anthony Edwards drops 43, Timberwolves steal Game 1 in Denver - ESPN
DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night.
Timberwolves' Chris Finch will coach courtside after surgery - ESPN
DENVER — Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch handed his crutches to a team staffer, grabbed a wobbly railing, and walked up two steps onto the podium in the Ball Arena interview room before plopping down in a chair ahead of Game 1 of the conference semifinals between the Wolves and Nuggets on Saturday.
Lowe - What to expect from this Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets clash of the titans - ESPN
This clash of Western Conference titans had to happen. There are too many connections between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves for it not to have. The teams have been eyeing each other all season, coaches spending idle hours scheming up counters.