Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets flexes as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) hugs him in front of Minnesota Timberwolves fans after hitting a half-court shot to end the half during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets takes contact from Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Rudy Gobert (27) helps defend during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets smiles as he speaks to Christian Braun (0) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Minnesota Timberwolves fans heckle Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets after he was charged with a foul during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the T-Wolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hits a floater in the land during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Nikola Jokic (15) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets spins as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks at his father, Roger, during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves breaks up a scoring opportunity for Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass to Mike Conley (10) as Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defend during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scores as Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets looks up during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to not drawing a foul call after taking contact from Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to re-enter the game during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks over Justin Holiday (9) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a physical play in which Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forced Justin Holiday (9) out of bounds during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gives defensive instructions to teammates during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone watches the action against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Holiday (9) of the Denver Nuggets attempts to save a ball as Mike Conley (10) and Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves force him to go out of bounds during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a shot over Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shakes hands with Aaron Gordon (50) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets spins as Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets regroup after a foul call during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win over Kyle Anderson (1) and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets backs down Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets defends Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in transition during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Reggie Jackson (7) of the Denver Nuggets leaps to save a wild pass from Nikola Jokic (15) as Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scores as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5), Jamal Murray (27) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets look on during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone prepares his team before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets flexes during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives into Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Minnesota Timberwolves fans taunt Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets with “Heat Pack Murray” shirts during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Mike Conley (10) falls to the ground and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reaches during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets attacks the cup as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves swats a pass away from Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to giving up a three pointer by Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27), Nikola Jokic (15) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets walk to the bench for a timeout against Jaden McDaniels (3) and the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a foul call during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets runs as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets bodies Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets bobbles a pass from Nikola Jokic (15) as Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defend Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves vie for a rebound during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Reggie Jackson (7) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass as Anthony Edwards (5) Rudy Gobert (27) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 115-107 win at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-107 victory in game 4 of their second-round NBA playoff series Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The win secured a 2-2 tie in the series.






























































