The Denver Nuggets came up short against the Minnesota Timberwolves and will be watching the playoffs from home after falling in overtime 112-106. With the loss, the Nuggets will get back to the drawing board during the offseason to build on what some will consider a successful season.
It isn’t all bad for Colorado fans, though, as the Avalanche is still in the NHL playoffs. The Avs take on the Predators in the first round of the postseason tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville.
Sports fans around town are also excited about what is happening around 20th and Blake this year as the Rockies have their eyes set on making the postseason in back-to-back years. It’s going to be a fun summer around Denver with the men in purple pin stripes.
Also, fans need to remember that we live in apountry and there is going to be plenty of Broncos news to discuss. Next up for John Elway and company is the NFL draft. Who do you see the Broncos selecting on April 26?
See Denver fans, even though the Nuggets’ loss stings right now, the fans around town still have a lot to look forward to in the world of sports for months to come.
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What’s on tap?
- Lunch Special: Colorado Avalanche live chat with Mike Chambers, noon
- MLB: Rockies at Nationals, 5 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM | Pitching matchup
- ᳢:Avalanche at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, ALT, NBCSN | Preview
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 6, Padres 4
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NBA: Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 106
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Must-Read
Rockies, Padres brawl at Coors Field after Luis Perdomo throws at Nolan Arenado
A feud simmering below the surface burst into full view Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field after San Diego starting pitcher Luis Perdomo threw behind Nolan Arenado to start the third inning. Read more…
Why goalie Jonathan Bernier has earned the Avalanche’s trust for playoff run
Jonathan Bernier knows how it feels to hoist the Stanley Cup high above his head in victory. Read more…
Kiszla: This joke got Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke through the dark days. Who’s laughing now, with Avs back in playoffs?
“You’re part of the problem, Joe,” Kroenke teased Sakic. “You were so great as a player, people in Colorado expect a championship every year.” Read more…
Quick Hits
+The Morning After: German Marquez’s ejection following three dominant innings leaves more to be desired for the Rockies right-hander
+Mary Jane side of thanks to abundant April snow
+NHL playoffs scouting report: Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
+Denver Broncos preseason schedule for 2018 released
+Draft prospects Javon Wims, Martinas Rankin visit with Denver Broncos, per report
+Acquired from Nashville, rookie teenager Sam Girard has been a revelation for Avalanche
+Colorado State basketball signs Golden forward Adam Thistlewood
+ is as good or better than ever
+Charlie Blackmon sits for second straight day in series finale against San Diego; trip to disabled list unlikely
+Send a question for the Rockies Mailbag
By The Numbers
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Hockey 101: A beginner’s guide to the Colorado Avalanche and the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Parting Shot
Sherpa guide trying to reach top of Mount Everest for 22nd time
“My goal is to reach the summit of Everest at least 25 times,” he told The Associated Press in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, shortly before heading back to the mountain for what he hopes will mark a record-breaking climb. Read more…
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