Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a foul committed by teammate Aaron Gordon (50) on Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to drawing a foul during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets hits the deck as Michael Porter Jr. (1) fires a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets after the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves tip off during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) helps up Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves after he drew contact during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after making a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves listen to referee Scott Foster (48) during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kyle Anderson (1) attempts to get the attention of Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as he is slow to return to the defensive end after committing an offensive foul during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets holds Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves at bay during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets makes a shot as Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves commits a foul during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a tough shot over Kyle Anderson (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves, while being fouled during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) speaks to Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets steamrolls Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to scoring an easy basket during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound over Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves, while boxing out Karl-Anthony Towns (32) as Aaron Gordon (50) adds support during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets blocks a shot by Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Nikola Jokic (15) hangs his head during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces him to jump on the baseline during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets gets helped up by Christian Braun (0) and Aaron Gordon (50) after taking contact during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hunts him from behind during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches after saving a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks at a replay after the Nuggets were called for a foul during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves falls as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tangles with Rudy Gobert (27) and Mike Conley (10) during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets rubs the head of Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves after the two fell out of bounds during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves vie for a loose ball as Anthony Edwards (5) and Rudy Gobert (27) look on during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves takes the floor alongside Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets waves to fans after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets embrace after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a foul committed by teammate Aaron Gordon (50) on Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the T-Wolves’ 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets lost 98-90 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their second-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, May 20, 2024. Denver blew a 20-point lead to end their season, handing Minnesota a trip to the Western Conference Finals.
