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Timberwolves back up talk, blast Nuggets without Aaron Gordon in Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series

Through three games, Denver's two best offensive players have been defeated by Minnesota's top two defenders.

Christian Braun (0) and Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets chew on towels as they sit on the bench during the third quarter of the Timberwolves鈥� 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves鈥� 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts to teammates as Bones Hyland (8) and Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves stand nearby during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Christian Braun missed clutch free throw, but Nikola Jokic regrets not shooting floater in Nuggets’ Game 2 loss

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Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves throws Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the Denver Nuggets into Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Does Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert have cheat code for Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic? Mouthy Timberwolves seem to think so.

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Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shakes hands with Jaden McDaniels (3) after drawing a foul from Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets as Aaron Gordon (32) reacts during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels takes shots at Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray: ‘They’re all bad defenders’

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April 21, 2026 at 6:54 a.m.

Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels said Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets are "all bad...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

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By Bennett Durando

April 21, 2026 at 2:46 a.m.

The first half of Game 2 alone belonged in the annals of classic Nuggets-Timberwolves battles.

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets defense jolted awake in Game 1 vs. Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves. Is it sustainable throughout NBA playoffs?

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The Nuggets have been waiting for the NBA playoffs to turn up the volume on...

Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets roars after dunking during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 116-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets hold off Timberwolves for ‘grimy’ Game 1 win to open NBA playoffs

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April 18, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

Nikola Jokic went for a triple-double, and Denver's defense was as good as its been...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets spins as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves predictions: In NBA playoffs rivalry rematch, who gets the last laugh?

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April 17, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

As the Denver Nuggets enter the 2025 NBA playoffs as the No. 3 seed in...

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Will Nuggets’ Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones play in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves?

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April 15, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

Defensive reinforcements may be arriving for the Nuggets, and just in time for Ant Man's...

Jalen Pickett of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 125-124 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Ranking Nuggets’ 15 craziest games of NBA season, from Nikola Jokic masterpieces to a Steph Curry miracle

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This 2025-26 regular season was one of the Nuggets' wildest rides in years. These were...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Are Nuggets trying to avoid 3-seed, Timberwolves matchup? Will Nikola Jokic play Game 82?

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April 11, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Setting the stage for Game 82 between the Nuggets and Spurs, a fascinating regular-season finale...

Center Nikola Joki膰 (15) of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Sure, Nuggets can win an NBA championship 鈥斅燽ut history isn’t on their side

By Troy Renck

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There are two things that you need to get comfortable with if convinced a Nuggets'...

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