Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to win despite Anthony Edwards' 44 points
Vinny Benedetto: Final: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107. Denver’s coming home with home-court advantage. Nikola Jokic finishes with 35-7-7. Gordon adds 27. Anthony Edwards leads all scorers with 44. This one’s going at least six games.
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto
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Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Anthony Edwards: “They’ve got the best player in the world and he’s got the ball the entire game.” – 11:01 PM
Anthony Edwards: “They’ve got the best player in the world and he’s got the ball the entire game.” – 11:01 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic has come to the rescue since the Nuggets fell down 2-0 in the series.
🃏 Game 3: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists 🃏
🃏 Game 4: 35 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists 🃏
M-V-P pic.twitter.com/2sCHtHPDTE – 10:57 PM
Jokic has come to the rescue since the Nuggets fell down 2-0 in the series.
🃏 Game 3: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists 🃏
🃏 Game 4: 35 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists 🃏
M-V-P pic.twitter.com/2sCHtHPDTE – 10:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s Michael Malone waxing poetic on the Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic two-man game. pic.twitter.com/6Q6GBcL1dz – 10:47 PM
Here’s Michael Malone waxing poetic on the Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic two-man game. pic.twitter.com/6Q6GBcL1dz – 10:47 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Gonna be a fantastic Winner’s Lounge. RT and come join.
The resilient Denver Nuggets
Jokic takes over
Murray making shots
AG (almost) perfect, CB steps up
📺 youtube.com/live/ns3JV__FM… pic.twitter.com/D7Ehu0wsqg – 10:43 PM
Gonna be a fantastic Winner’s Lounge. RT and come join.
The resilient Denver Nuggets Jokic takes over Murray making shots AG (almost) perfect, CB steps up📺 youtube.com/live/ns3JV__FM… pic.twitter.com/D7Ehu0wsqg – 10:43 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic vs. Rudy Gobert is a terrible 1-on-1 matchup for the Timberwolves, and Jokic has completely solved Minnesota’s defense when Gobert is playing off of him. – 10:42 PM
Nikola Jokic vs. Rudy Gobert is a terrible 1-on-1 matchup for the Timberwolves, and Jokic has completely solved Minnesota’s defense when Gobert is playing off of him. – 10:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in a playoff game, MIN history:
44 — Anthony Edwards (tonight vs DEN)
43 — Anthony Edwards (Game 1 vs DEN)
41 — Anthony Edwards (last year vs DEN) pic.twitter.com/8YOGr6KLsy – 10:42 PM
Most points in a playoff game, MIN history:
44 — Anthony Edwards (tonight vs DEN)
43 — Anthony Edwards (Game 1 vs DEN)
41 — Anthony Edwards (last year vs DEN) pic.twitter.com/8YOGr6KLsy – 10:42 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards had 44 points, 5r, 5a. He played 45:20. The Wolves won those minutes by 5. They lost the 2:40 he sat by 13 points – 10:40 PM
Anthony Edwards had 44 points, 5r, 5a. He played 45:20. The Wolves won those minutes by 5. They lost the 2:40 he sat by 13 points – 10:40 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jokic and Gordon handle business on the road 💪 pic.twitter.com/WBACa31tDS – 10:36 PM
Jokic and Gordon handle business on the road 💪 pic.twitter.com/WBACa31tDS – 10:36 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Anthony Edwards: 16/25 (64% FG)
Everyone else: 23/57 (40.4% FG)
Disastrous Game 4 by Minnesota’s supporting cast, especially with Denver’s going off. KAT had no business taking 18 shots. If this happens again Edwards will need to take 30+ shots for the Timberwolves to win. – 10:34 PM
Anthony Edwards: 16/25 (64% FG)
Everyone else: 23/57 (40.4% FG)
Disastrous Game 4 by Minnesota’s supporting cast, especially with Denver’s going off. KAT had no business taking 18 shots. If this happens again Edwards will need to take 30+ shots for the Timberwolves to win. – 10:34 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets are unbeaten and look like the champs of last year since Nikola Jokic got through MVP voting season. Gonna petition the league to make MVP the first vote shared in the future. – 10:33 PM
Nuggets are unbeaten and look like the champs of last year since Nikola Jokic got through MVP voting season. Gonna petition the league to make MVP the first vote shared in the future. – 10:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they take Game 4 over the T’Wolves with a 115-107 victory.
-Nikola Jokic: 35-7-7-3-1
-Aaron Gordon: 27 points on 11/12 FG, DOMINATED his matchup against Towns
-Jamal Murray: 19 points, 8 assists, slowed down in 4Q but it didn’t matter
2-2 pic.twitter.com/vybif7xSNs – 10:32 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they take Game 4 over the T’Wolves with a 115-107 victory.
-Nikola Jokic: 35-7-7-3-1
-Aaron Gordon: 27 points on 11/12 FG, DOMINATED his matchup against Towns
-Jamal Murray: 19 points, 8 assists, slowed down in 4Q but it didn’t matter
2-2 pic.twitter.com/vybif7xSNs – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40-point playoff games before turning 23:
5 — Luka Doncic
4 — Anthony Edwards
3 — Kevin Durant
3 — LeBron James
3 — Amar’e Stoudemire pic.twitter.com/pwgie6jBIS – 10:30 PM
Most 40-point playoff games before turning 23:
5 — Luka Doncic
4 — Anthony Edwards
3 — Kevin Durant
3 — LeBron James
3 — Amar’e Stoudemire pic.twitter.com/pwgie6jBIS – 10:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 35/5/5 playoff games by a Nugget:
11 — Nikola Jokic
9 — Everyone else combined pic.twitter.com/J0KCDJ8kUO – 10:30 PM
Most 35/5/5 playoff games by a Nugget:
11 — Nikola Jokic
9 — Everyone else combined pic.twitter.com/J0KCDJ8kUO – 10:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray tried to high five Anthony Edwards at the end of the game, and I think there were some choice words from Edwards to Murray. – 10:30 PM
Jamal Murray tried to high five Anthony Edwards at the end of the game, and I think there were some choice words from Edwards to Murray. – 10:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
35 PTS
7 REB
7 AST
Scored 16 points in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/3jf1y1o7PI – 10:29 PM
Jokic tonight:
35 PTS
7 REB
7 AST
Scored 16 points in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/3jf1y1o7PI – 10:29 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Win, lose or get fogged out, Anthony Edwards is as fun to follow as Caitlin Clark… – 10:29 PM
Win, lose or get fogged out, Anthony Edwards is as fun to follow as Caitlin Clark… – 10:29 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Wolves did not play that badly tonight. Ant had 44. Minnesota shot 39 from 3, out-rebounded Denver by a dozen & didn’t turn it over much. Just got outplayed by the Nuggets, who tie the series at 2-2. Gordon was 11 of 12 from the floor. Joker (35, 7 and 7) is not of this world. – 10:29 PM
Wolves did not play that badly tonight. Ant had 44. Minnesota shot 39 from 3, out-rebounded Denver by a dozen & didn’t turn it over much. Just got outplayed by the Nuggets, who tie the series at 2-2. Gordon was 11 of 12 from the floor. Joker (35, 7 and 7) is not of this world. – 10:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic: 16 points in the fourth quarter. Been the best player out here by far to close.
Anthony Edwards gassed out. He’s played 45 minutes, has picked up Murray full court at times, and was unbelievable for three quarters. – 10:28 PM
Nikola Jokic: 16 points in the fourth quarter. Been the best player out here by far to close.
Anthony Edwards gassed out. He’s played 45 minutes, has picked up Murray full court at times, and was unbelievable for three quarters. – 10:28 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The sequence to end the first half, 18-for-27 from the foul line. Games like this can be won and lost on the margins as much as Nikola Jokic can dismantle you. – 10:27 PM
The sequence to end the first half, 18-for-27 from the foul line. Games like this can be won and lost on the margins as much as Nikola Jokic can dismantle you. – 10:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Big bucket for Jokic
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/QIvj6guTcT – 10:26 PM
Big bucket for Jokic
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/QIvj6guTcT – 10:26 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I used this for Chris Mullin, but it’s also a flawless fit for Joker: He’s poetry in place… – 10:26 PM
I used this for Chris Mullin, but it’s also a flawless fit for Joker: He’s poetry in place… – 10:26 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Now Denver is just showing off with Jokic delivering a no-look pass to Aaron Gordon for a dunk. Denver up 111-99 with 3:13 to go. – 10:18 PM
Now Denver is just showing off with Jokic delivering a no-look pass to Aaron Gordon for a dunk. Denver up 111-99 with 3:13 to go. – 10:18 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards is up to 41 points on 15-for-23 shooting.
He now has three 40-point showings through the first 8 postseason games for MIN. – 10:18 PM
Anthony Edwards is up to 41 points on 15-for-23 shooting.
He now has three 40-point showings through the first 8 postseason games for MIN. – 10:18 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Wolves totally fell asleep on that Braun drive. This was off a dead ball, gotta know Jokic is capable of throwing a bullet here. pic.twitter.com/NIYYjjNJ94 – 10:16 PM
Wolves totally fell asleep on that Braun drive. This was off a dead ball, gotta know Jokic is capable of throwing a bullet here. pic.twitter.com/NIYYjjNJ94 – 10:16 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Once Jokic realized the floater was always there for him, he used that one advantage to open up everything else. He started pulling defenders in and opening up passing lanes.
Bonus credit to Aaron Gordon for using his strength and size to mitigate full court pressure as well. – 10:12 PM
Once Jokic realized the floater was always there for him, he used that one advantage to open up everything else. He started pulling defenders in and opening up passing lanes.
Bonus credit to Aaron Gordon for using his strength and size to mitigate full court pressure as well. – 10:12 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Wolves let Denver run off 11 seconds after the Ant layup before shot clock started. Gotta be up or Jokic is just gonna bleed clock on this situation – 10:11 PM
Wolves let Denver run off 11 seconds after the Ant layup before shot clock started. Gotta be up or Jokic is just gonna bleed clock on this situation – 10:11 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
If anybody else would’ve made the pass that Reggie Jackson just made to Nikola Jokic it would lead SportsCenter Top plays.
That was wild. – 9:55 PM
If anybody else would’ve made the pass that Reggie Jackson just made to Nikola Jokic it would lead SportsCenter Top plays.
That was wild. – 9:55 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Anthony Edwards should be taking almost every single shot for Minnesota in this 4th quarter. No one else is scoring. – 9:54 PM
Anthony Edwards should be taking almost every single shot for Minnesota in this 4th quarter. No one else is scoring. – 9:54 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Jokic sat all but the last second of the final 3:49 of the third, with four fouls. Nuggets were up 11. They’re still up 11 entering the fourth. Opportunity lost for the Wolves. But Ant kept them in it with 14 in the third; 37 for the game. – 9:50 PM
Jokic sat all but the last second of the final 3:49 of the third, with four fouls. Nuggets were up 11. They’re still up 11 entering the fourth. Opportunity lost for the Wolves. But Ant kept them in it with 14 in the third; 37 for the game. – 9:50 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves 17, Nuggets 22 in the non-Jokic minutes through 3 quarters. – 9:50 PM
Wolves 17, Nuggets 22 in the non-Jokic minutes through 3 quarters. – 9:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, for all intents and purposes, the Nuggets bench did their job. Ant can’t be stopped, but the Nuggets scored enough to maintain a double-digit lead.
Jokic should play the entire fourth quarter, and he’s gotta reestablish himself in the post/elbow areas early. – 9:49 PM
Alright, for all intents and purposes, the Nuggets bench did their job. Ant can’t be stopped, but the Nuggets scored enough to maintain a double-digit lead.
Jokic should play the entire fourth quarter, and he’s gotta reestablish himself in the post/elbow areas early. – 9:49 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
This is just an insane performance by Aaron Gordon. Playing point-center in non-Jokic minutes, guarding Ant, hitting 3s … – 9:45 PM
This is just an insane performance by Aaron Gordon. Playing point-center in non-Jokic minutes, guarding Ant, hitting 3s … – 9:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver benefitting from a bit of a friendly whistle here with Jokic on the bench. Wolves have been trying to get really physical and getting burned a bit. – 9:44 PM
Denver benefitting from a bit of a friendly whistle here with Jokic on the bench. Wolves have been trying to get really physical and getting burned a bit. – 9:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker goes to the bench with 6 minutes in the 3rd and the Nuggets up 15.
The Nuggets have to survive 6 minutes. – 9:33 PM
Joker goes to the bench with 6 minutes in the 3rd and the Nuggets up 15.
The Nuggets have to survive 6 minutes. – 9:33 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Wolves need to get it together, otherwise Anthony Edwards is gonna have to lie after the game and say it’s his fault again…
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kzbG89z56I – 9:31 PM
Wolves need to get it together, otherwise Anthony Edwards is gonna have to lie after the game and say it’s his fault again…
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kzbG89z56I – 9:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic with his fourth foul. Michael Malone has not made a move to take him out of the game – 9:31 PM
Nikola Jokic with his fourth foul. Michael Malone has not made a move to take him out of the game – 9:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic just committed his 4th foul.
Jamal Murray’s getting hot, but the Nuggets have to be careful here. Jokic cannot pick up that 5th foul. – 9:31 PM
Nikola Jokic just committed his 4th foul.
Jamal Murray’s getting hot, but the Nuggets have to be careful here. Jokic cannot pick up that 5th foul. – 9:31 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Anthony Edwards looks so lonely offensively tonight. Nuggets defense cut every threat from his supporting cast so far. That’s why they’re the champs. #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs – 9:30 PM
Anthony Edwards looks so lonely offensively tonight. Nuggets defense cut every threat from his supporting cast so far. That’s why they’re the champs. #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs – 9:30 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
This just in from Shai: with all due disrespect to Shaq, Joker got my MVP vote… – 9:16 PM
This just in from Shai: with all due disrespect to Shaq, Joker got my MVP vote… – 9:16 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Ant Edward’s 3 with 00:48 seconds in 2Q cut DEN’s once 16-pt lead down to 7
From there:
Gobert foul 00:33
KCP 3 00:20
Edwards turnover/Jokic steal 00:05
MPJ dunk 00:02
Alexander-Walker turnover/Murray steal 00:02
Murray 3 from 55 feet to beat the buzzer
DEN up 64-49 at half – 9:11 PM
Ant Edward’s 3 with 00:48 seconds in 2Q cut DEN’s once 16-pt lead down to 7
From there:
Gobert foul 00:33
KCP 3 00:20
Edwards turnover/Jokic steal 00:05
MPJ dunk 00:02
Alexander-Walker turnover/Murray steal 00:02
Murray 3 from 55 feet to beat the buzzer
DEN up 64-49 at half – 9:11 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid: 13-for-16
Rest of Timberwolves: 6-for-27. – 9:10 PM
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid: 13-for-16
Rest of Timberwolves: 6-for-27. – 9:10 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nikola Jokic is an all-time great problem solver.
Denver got punched harder in the first two games of this series than at any point the last couple years. They seemed shook.
The whole time Jokic was learning and he’s figured it out. Now the Nuggets feel invincible again. – 9:09 PM
Nikola Jokic is an all-time great problem solver.
Denver got punched harder in the first two games of this series than at any point the last couple years. They seemed shook.
The whole time Jokic was learning and he’s figured it out. Now the Nuggets feel invincible again. – 9:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 64-49.
Nikola Jokic: 19-6-4, 3 steals, 1 block. He’s locked TF in.
Aaron Gordon: INCREDIBLE 21 minutes. 6/6 FG, guarded ANT, set the tone
Justin Holiday: Clutch threes to start the 2Q.
That was an incredible half. pic.twitter.com/zATuMe9ALS – 9:08 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 64-49.
Nikola Jokic: 19-6-4, 3 steals, 1 block. He’s locked TF in.
Aaron Gordon: INCREDIBLE 21 minutes. 6/6 FG, guarded ANT, set the tone
Justin Holiday: Clutch threes to start the 2Q.
That was an incredible half. pic.twitter.com/zATuMe9ALS – 9:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Feels disrespectful to count Minnesota out of anything after what they’ve done, but could the final 30 seconds of that half be it for them?
Denver gains all the momentum back. Jokic, AG, Murray are locked in.
Can the Wolves win 2/3 on the road if they drop these two? Idk, man. – 9:08 PM
Feels disrespectful to count Minnesota out of anything after what they’ve done, but could the final 30 seconds of that half be it for them?
Denver gains all the momentum back. Jokic, AG, Murray are locked in.
Can the Wolves win 2/3 on the road if they drop these two? Idk, man. – 9:08 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Incredible half highlighting the highs and lows of basketball. Jokic and Edwards playing the sport at the absolute highest level, Towns playing as if he has a misfiring rocket strapped to his back preventing him from controlling his limbs – 9:07 PM
Incredible half highlighting the highs and lows of basketball. Jokic and Edwards playing the sport at the absolute highest level, Towns playing as if he has a misfiring rocket strapped to his back preventing him from controlling his limbs – 9:07 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
You sensed it during the 3rd quarter of Game 3. Nikola Jokic has pretty much figured out this Timberwolves’ defense. It’s now on the rest of the Nuggets to come through and play their part. – 9:06 PM
You sensed it during the 3rd quarter of Game 3. Nikola Jokic has pretty much figured out this Timberwolves’ defense. It’s now on the rest of the Nuggets to come through and play their part. – 9:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
We might be talking about the end of the first half for a while. Nuggets have grabbed all the momentum. But in general Joker vs Ant in the first half has been a ton of fun. – 9:06 PM
We might be talking about the end of the first half for a while. Nuggets have grabbed all the momentum. But in general Joker vs Ant in the first half has been a ton of fun. – 9:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
What a crushing end to the first half for Minnesota. Jokic beats double with a pass to KCP for 3. Ant loses the ball and Jokic hits streaking MPJ for dunk. Minnesota turns ball over again, Jamal Murray buries 55-foot heave to beat buzzer. Denver scored eight points in 20 seconds – 9:06 PM
What a crushing end to the first half for Minnesota. Jokic beats double with a pass to KCP for 3. Ant loses the ball and Jokic hits streaking MPJ for dunk. Minnesota turns ball over again, Jamal Murray buries 55-foot heave to beat buzzer. Denver scored eight points in 20 seconds – 9:06 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Nuggets giving the Wolves both barrels from a championship team tonight. Jokic, Murray, Gordon are playing out of their minds, including the 55-footer Murray just drained at the first-half gun. Denver up 15 at the half. – 9:05 PM
Nuggets giving the Wolves both barrels from a championship team tonight. Jokic, Murray, Gordon are playing out of their minds, including the 55-footer Murray just drained at the first-half gun. Denver up 15 at the half. – 9:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It was a 9-point game and then WTH just happened. 64-49 at the half. Ant with 23, Jokic with 19-6-4. Murray with the air-sucking shot – 9:05 PM
It was a 9-point game and then WTH just happened. 64-49 at the half. Ant with 23, Jokic with 19-6-4. Murray with the air-sucking shot – 9:05 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Anthony Edwards talking with the Nuggets bench pic.twitter.com/rndcOXNRSS – 9:02 PM
Anthony Edwards talking with the Nuggets bench pic.twitter.com/rndcOXNRSS – 9:02 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nuggets went on a 33-10 run between first and second quarters. Nikola Jokic has made 8-of-11 shots and has 17 points, getting to his spots inside. If he activates his 3, Wolves will really be in trouble. Jokic is 3-for-14 from behind the arc so far this series. – 8:55 PM
Nuggets went on a 33-10 run between first and second quarters. Nikola Jokic has made 8-of-11 shots and has 17 points, getting to his spots inside. If he activates his 3, Wolves will really be in trouble. Jokic is 3-for-14 from behind the arc so far this series. – 8:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
DEN starting bigs:
Nikola Jokic 17 pts on 8-for-11 from the field
Aaron Gordon 10 pts on 4-for-4
MIN starting bigs:
Karl-Anthony Towns 3 pts on 1-for-8
Rudy Gobert 1 pt on 0-for-0
DEN up 50-39 midway through 2Q – 8:54 PM
DEN starting bigs:
Nikola Jokic 17 pts on 8-for-11 from the field
Aaron Gordon 10 pts on 4-for-4
MIN starting bigs:
Karl-Anthony Towns 3 pts on 1-for-8
Rudy Gobert 1 pt on 0-for-0
DEN up 50-39 midway through 2Q – 8:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
In the first two games of this series Jokic was 4-for-14 in the non-restricted area of the paint. His sweet spot.
He’s 6-for-7 tonight. – 8:54 PM
In the first two games of this series Jokic was 4-for-14 in the non-restricted area of the paint. His sweet spot.
He’s 6-for-7 tonight. – 8:54 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Wolves going ultra big with Towns, Reid and Rudy, trying to do something to get Denver out of its comfort zone. Nuggets shooting 70 (!!!!) percent the first 17 minutes, still up by 11. Joker is giving them the business. – 8:53 PM
Wolves going ultra big with Towns, Reid and Rudy, trying to do something to get Denver out of its comfort zone. Nuggets shooting 70 (!!!!) percent the first 17 minutes, still up by 11. Joker is giving them the business. – 8:53 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jokic has entered the “Olajuwon Zone”, folks. Thats what Minny was afraid of – 8:52 PM
Jokic has entered the “Olajuwon Zone”, folks. Thats what Minny was afraid of – 8:52 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Lead went from 5 to 14 with Jokic out. Not ideal for the Wolves – 8:46 PM
Lead went from 5 to 14 with Jokic out. Not ideal for the Wolves – 8:46 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Naz Reid is getting that Anthony Davis look facing Jokic. pic.twitter.com/Zc91wmkZHp – 8:43 PM
Naz Reid is getting that Anthony Davis look facing Jokic. pic.twitter.com/Zc91wmkZHp – 8:43 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Wolves getting shredded in non-Jokic minutes. Aaron Gordon has been super human tonight. – 8:41 PM
Wolves getting shredded in non-Jokic minutes. Aaron Gordon has been super human tonight. – 8:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves are in trouble right now. Can’t get a stop even with Jokic on the bench. – 8:40 PM
Wolves are in trouble right now. Can’t get a stop even with Jokic on the bench. – 8:40 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic reading the game and what he has to do. Jamal Murray picks up two fouls. Jokic responds with 11 points, making 5-of-7 in the first quarter, including a shot at the end off a smooth pump fake. – 8:38 PM
Nikola Jokic reading the game and what he has to do. Jamal Murray picks up two fouls. Jokic responds with 11 points, making 5-of-7 in the first quarter, including a shot at the end off a smooth pump fake. – 8:38 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
That end of the quarter baseline bucket from Jokic to cap a 14-2 run for Denver was so damn cold.
Knew exactly how long he had, let all of Minnesota’s defensive traffic pass him by, and calmly buried the hoop at the buzzer. – 8:37 PM
That end of the quarter baseline bucket from Jokic to cap a 14-2 run for Denver was so damn cold.
Knew exactly how long he had, let all of Minnesota’s defensive traffic pass him by, and calmly buried the hoop at the buzzer. – 8:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Much like in Game 1, the Wolves came out as the aggressors and did a lot of things right, but the Nuggets grabbed the lead by the end of 1Q. DEN is up 29-24 headed into the 2nd. Edwards 11 pts; Jokic 11 pts. – 8:36 PM
Much like in Game 1, the Wolves came out as the aggressors and did a lot of things right, but the Nuggets grabbed the lead by the end of 1Q. DEN is up 29-24 headed into the 2nd. Edwards 11 pts; Jokic 11 pts. – 8:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Really good response by the Nuggets. They end the first quarter on a 16-4 run after falling down by 7, and they lead 29-24….Jokic was a monster, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds and taking over the offense when Murray left with two fouls – 8:35 PM
Really good response by the Nuggets. They end the first quarter on a 16-4 run after falling down by 7, and they lead 29-24….Jokic was a monster, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds and taking over the offense when Murray left with two fouls – 8:35 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
16-2 run to close the quarter topped off but a Nikola Jokic buzzer-beater pullup to put Denver up 29-24.
Jokic is up to 11 points, 4 rebounds
Gordon has added 8 points. – 8:35 PM
16-2 run to close the quarter topped off but a Nikola Jokic buzzer-beater pullup to put Denver up 29-24.
Jokic is up to 11 points, 4 rebounds
Gordon has added 8 points. – 8:35 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Anthony Edwards just took a three after the buzzer and Peyton Watson came flying off the bench to swat it away. KG would be so proud. – 8:35 PM
Anthony Edwards just took a three after the buzzer and Peyton Watson came flying off the bench to swat it away. KG would be so proud. – 8:35 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
KAT has been forcing his offense, to no success. Throwing the Wolves out of rhythm. 0-7. Rest of team: 8-15
Jokic with 11, including a bucket at the buzzer. 29-24, champs – 8:35 PM
KAT has been forcing his offense, to no success. Throwing the Wolves out of rhythm. 0-7. Rest of team: 8-15
Jokic with 11, including a bucket at the buzzer. 29-24, champs – 8:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Folks, you should have seen how far Naz Reid went FLYING just now on that Nikola Jokic pump fake, who calmly hits the baseline shot at the buzzer.
The Nuggets are on a 16-4 run to close the quarter. What a great response. – 8:34 PM
Folks, you should have seen how far Naz Reid went FLYING just now on that Nikola Jokic pump fake, who calmly hits the baseline shot at the buzzer.
The Nuggets are on a 16-4 run to close the quarter. What a great response. – 8:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver leads it 29-24 after one quarter. Jokic has 11, Gordon with 8. KAT is 0-for-7 while Ant has 11. – 8:34 PM
Denver leads it 29-24 after one quarter. Jokic has 11, Gordon with 8. KAT is 0-for-7 while Ant has 11. – 8:34 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic looks aggressive toward the hoop early, and Denver really needs that. They are weathering the early emotions from Minnesota and the crowd. – 8:25 PM
Jokic looks aggressive toward the hoop early, and Denver really needs that. They are weathering the early emotions from Minnesota and the crowd. – 8:25 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Nuggets shooting 69% to start this one. Wolves have good energy on defense, but it hasn’t bothered the Nuggets shooters much. Jokic quickly attacking. – 8:25 PM
Nuggets shooting 69% to start this one. Wolves have good energy on defense, but it hasn’t bothered the Nuggets shooters much. Jokic quickly attacking. – 8:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets have weathered the storm. Timely buckets from Gordon, Jokic, and a pull-up three from Reggie Jackson keep the Nuggets attached to the Wolves.
MPJ has yet to attempt a three. McDaniels is on him a ton and denying the three as much as possible. – 8:24 PM
Nuggets have weathered the storm. Timely buckets from Gordon, Jokic, and a pull-up three from Reggie Jackson keep the Nuggets attached to the Wolves.
MPJ has yet to attempt a three. McDaniels is on him a ton and denying the three as much as possible. – 8:24 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver, with Murray in foul trouble, has done a good job withstanding this initial burst from the Wolves. It’s 22-20 Wolves, Jokic embracing his scoring side with 8 early points. – 8:23 PM
Denver, with Murray in foul trouble, has done a good job withstanding this initial burst from the Wolves. It’s 22-20 Wolves, Jokic embracing his scoring side with 8 early points. – 8:23 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Anthony Edwards picks up his 2nd personal foul in the 1st quarter as well.
Reggie Jackson then comes down and hits the 3-pointer to make the score 22-20 with 3:47 left in the opening frame. – 8:23 PM
Anthony Edwards picks up his 2nd personal foul in the 1st quarter as well.
Reggie Jackson then comes down and hits the 3-pointer to make the score 22-20 with 3:47 left in the opening frame. – 8:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic gets an And-1 on a bang-bang block/charge call from Scott Foster. Thought Towns was still moving. – 8:19 PM
Nikola Jokic gets an And-1 on a bang-bang block/charge call from Scott Foster. Thought Towns was still moving. – 8:19 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Just like he did in Game 1, Anthony Edwards is off to a perfect start from the field to get the Wolves going early. Edwards is 4-for-4 from the field for 9 points and MIN is up 15-9 with 7:57 to go in 1Q. Timeout Denver. – 8:13 PM
Just like he did in Game 1, Anthony Edwards is off to a perfect start from the field to get the Wolves going early. Edwards is 4-for-4 from the field for 9 points and MIN is up 15-9 with 7:57 to go in 1Q. Timeout Denver. – 8:13 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards is 4-4 from the floor, has hit a three and has nine points. The Nuggets have yet to deter him from getting to where he wants to go on the floor – 8:13 PM
Anthony Edwards is 4-4 from the floor, has hit a three and has nine points. The Nuggets have yet to deter him from getting to where he wants to go on the floor – 8:13 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Anthony Edwards is in full-on attack mode. He is getting downhill and scoring with relative ease. He’s already up to 9 points on 4-4 shooting from the field as Minnesota has a 15-9 lead early on. – 8:12 PM
Anthony Edwards is in full-on attack mode. He is getting downhill and scoring with relative ease. He’s already up to 9 points on 4-4 shooting from the field as Minnesota has a 15-9 lead early on. – 8:12 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Anthony Edwards is getting whatever he wants right now against Denver defense. Ant has started 4-for-4 with 9 quick points. Malone calls for time. – 8:12 PM
Anthony Edwards is getting whatever he wants right now against Denver defense. Ant has started 4-for-4 with 9 quick points. Malone calls for time. – 8:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Charles Barkley said not to compare Anthony Edwards to Michael Jordan, and he has 9 points in 4 minutes. – 8:12 PM
Charles Barkley said not to compare Anthony Edwards to Michael Jordan, and he has 9 points in 4 minutes. – 8:12 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Minnesota has to answer the call.” 📞
@stephenasmith says Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have to SHOW UP in Game 4 👀 pic.twitter.com/uX1xlZSIiE – 8:03 PM
“Minnesota has to answer the call.” 📞
@stephenasmith says Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have to SHOW UP in Game 4 👀 pic.twitter.com/uX1xlZSIiE – 8:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“If it’s not going to be Victor Wembanyama, it might be Anthony Edwards.”
@WorldWideWob talks with @TermineRadio about the attention around the TWolves all-star guard.
🔊 Hear Wob on the Postgame Show tonight after Nuggets/Timberwolves 👇
sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/wZwMAeQ2vj – 7:49 PM
“If it’s not going to be Victor Wembanyama, it might be Anthony Edwards.”
@WorldWideWob talks with @TermineRadio about the attention around the TWolves all-star guard.
🔊 Hear Wob on the Postgame Show tonight after Nuggets/Timberwolves 👇
sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/wZwMAeQ2vj – 7:49 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Anthony Edwards hits a half-court shot again and is vibing. pic.twitter.com/3AJQ2ZLM3Q – 7:08 PM
Anthony Edwards hits a half-court shot again and is vibing. pic.twitter.com/3AJQ2ZLM3Q – 7:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I asked a legitimately bad question, so Coach Malone decided to pivot into giving some praise for Anthony Edwards.
(No, I am not showing you all the question, which had nothing to do with Anthony Edwards) pic.twitter.com/vdBahJSQtm – 6:52 PM
I asked a legitimately bad question, so Coach Malone decided to pivot into giving some praise for Anthony Edwards.
(No, I am not showing you all the question, which had nothing to do with Anthony Edwards) pic.twitter.com/vdBahJSQtm – 6:52 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Quick thoughts on Game 3 🧵
Nuggets ran a lot of empty PnR with Murray and Jokic. Forced KAT to stay connected to Murray longer and/or switch entirely. Wolves got caught in between rotations a lot on these poss. pic.twitter.com/3o9AHZ8QEz – 5:15 PM
Quick thoughts on Game 3 🧵
Nuggets ran a lot of empty PnR with Murray and Jokic. Forced KAT to stay connected to Murray longer and/or switch entirely. Wolves got caught in between rotations a lot on these poss. pic.twitter.com/3o9AHZ8QEz – 5:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most minutes played per game this playoffs, among remaining players:
46.4 — Josh Hart
[gap]
41.9 — Luka Doncic
41.9 — Jalen Brunson
40.0 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/zoLPN3xPeE – 12:55 PM
Most minutes played per game this playoffs, among remaining players:
46.4 — Josh Hart
[gap]
41.9 — Luka Doncic
41.9 — Jalen Brunson
40.0 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/zoLPN3xPeE – 12:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20/5/5 games this playoffs:
8 — Luka
7 — Jokic
5 — Tatum
4 — SGA, LeBron pic.twitter.com/rMspT1Y0kC – 12:18 PM
Most 20/5/5 games this playoffs:
8 — Luka
7 — Jokic
5 — Tatum
4 — SGA, LeBron pic.twitter.com/rMspT1Y0kC – 12:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Coach K explains why the Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan comparisons should slow down: ‘Give him some time’
(By @cisabelg)
cbssports.com/nba/news/coach… – 11:47 AM
Coach K explains why the Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan comparisons should slow down: ‘Give him some time’
(By @cisabelg)
cbssports.com/nba/news/coach… – 11:47 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
I’m expecting the Minnesota Timberwolves to respond in a huge way tonight. I expect a MONSTER game from Anthony Edwards because a player that talented you cannot contain for two straight games and the T-Wolves are an incredible team.
But this, this is power! pic.twitter.com/UmMfiDF78g – 11:07 AM
I’m expecting the Minnesota Timberwolves to respond in a huge way tonight. I expect a MONSTER game from Anthony Edwards because a player that talented you cannot contain for two straight games and the T-Wolves are an incredible team.
But this, this is power! pic.twitter.com/UmMfiDF78g – 11:07 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
PLAYOFF SCORING
Jaylen Brown passed Pau Gasol, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jeff Hornacek last night.
He’s No. 58 all-time now. – 4:43 AM
PLAYOFF SCORING
Jaylen Brown passed Pau Gasol, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jeff Hornacek last night.
He’s No. 58 all-time now. – 4:43 AM
More on this storyline
Harrison Wind: Because of the Nuggets’ win last night: Nikola Jokic will be presented his MVP award before Game 5 in Denver, I’m told. -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / May 11, 2024
ClutchPoints: “It’s a regular season award, and usually… The best player on your team usually represents the best team… I thought Shai [Gilgeous-Alexander] should have had [the MVP].” Kevin Garnett on Nikola Jokic winning the MVP 👀 (via @allthesmokeprod) pic.twitter.com/ZwXHQ9moV5 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 11, 2024
Duvalier Johnson: Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray just had words as Edwards was heading back to the tunnel. Edwards is ultra-competitive and we know the type of competitor that Jamal is. -via Twitter @DuvalierJohnson / May 12, 2024
Duvalier Johnson: Michael Malone says he feels that Anthony Edwards will set the tone. Said that he knows that the Timberwolves will respond. Said Denver will have to play a clean game and respond. Meet physicality with physicality. -via Twitter @DuvalierJohnson / May 12, 2024
Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards on the mood after the game: “There’s no reason to be negative. They won one game, we’re gonna try to win the next game. It’s the first to four games, it’s not the first to one. If it was first one to one, we’d have already won the series. We’ll be alright.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 11, 2024