A LEGENDARY Defensive Performance by the Timberwolves 🔒⬇ | 2024 WCSF Game 2 vs Nuggets

[@carlosvaldez3093]

it's like im watching late 90s and 2000s basketball. the grit on defense is insane and looks more entertaining than watching both teams doing 3 point shootouts. alexander smiling while defending murray is so damn refreshing. pride on their defense!

[@401Orishas]

Wolves pack😂

[@carlosvaldez3093]

​@@401Orishas sure is 😂 hunt together!

[@kondoric]

Murray is overrated trash.

[@saeuleundfundament]

100% agree

[@qmrkq]

Ironically enough, the only way you can break this defense is by chucking threes beyond the arc like Steph Curry. Doesn't matter how good your team's defense is as long as you keep making them contested quick-release threes, the defense is bound to break.

[@maanka8907]

my man listens to his people. came with the right video after all people asked.

[@Daveyjdigital]

Best defense I've seen

[@edemehtawardhana5962]

That's why He's the G.O.A.T... THE G.O.A.T!!!

[@SammyJoee]

Free dawkins man you’re a legend .

[@roywenton1605]

It’s gonna be a longgg series for Murray 😭😭😭

[@skyheartsama]

came through IMMEDIATELY. Respect all around

[@johnshottie4415]

Dads everywhere yelling at their kids “See what happens when you play defense” when they watching the Timberwolves.

[@WinstonCarver]

Underrated comment

[@mrblackman1992_]

Facts

[@jatd104]

Defense wins championships is the saying but I will also say that teams/players that enjoy playing defense also leads to championships.

[@igordrakulovic6857]

No. Its all referees doing. Now nothing is foul. Its them, players were adjust to that before.. Now? Nobody knows how hard to play..

[@fredharvey2720]

When they are. Not "they watching."

[@henryc8173]

MAN this is the HIGHLIGHT im looking for

[@jefflai5924]

Horrible defense 😮

[@muttsez]

@@jefflai5924 and denvers wasnt much better

[@hoopdocs]

💯🔥

[@jonjap8363]

@@jefflai5924very good defense by twolves

[@bigchiksosa]

Facts

[@hiIamsunny]

Craziest defensive performance ever seen since small ball era. The help, double team, rotation, switching, everything is so fast and furious but perfectly organised and disciplined. Truly a pack of wolves.👍👍👍

[@Lemonpepperwett]

Small ball is actually dead because giannis towns Jojo and jokic killed it

[@ToanG4265]

I think these Timberwolves are gonna get the Ring!

[@chadliberty8975]

Kyle Anderson looking like prime pippen 😂

[@josedelnegro46]

If I average at least 15 points a game and will only average 7 if I play both ways? But the only thing the fans demand are the 15 points? And you are going to pay me 10 million for playing less than 70 percent of 82 games? What will I do? Clue averaging 7 is out of the question. Look at the Bucks. Those bone heads, after winning a chip, traded D for offense. They sent the whole of their Defense to defend in Boston. The Buck's Defense is still playing. The Bucks new offense has gone fishing. That's what happens when a GM listens to people who only watch the movement of the ball.

[@igiveup12]

THE PACK OF HUNGY WOLVES

[@waynezhang8798]

Wow. This is the kind of basketball that's been missing for years. No flops, no easy layups. It's fun to watch. Hope the NBA keeps this way.

[@Chenrandyliu]

It’s kinda crazy there were no Tech called that game!!

[@AnkrahJordanAnkrah]

If Timberwolves win. Things will change

[@christobellwilson103]

@@AnkrahJordanAnkrahI said this the other day, Steph changed the game to be offense driven…now these guys are gonna bring back defense

[@fredharvey2720]

Not enforcing the rules?

[@karlcorrz]

Ngl, the lockdown defense is more entertaining to watch than just the scoring parts!

[@DingelDangle]

This has to be the greatest defensive performance I have ever seen live. Even without Rudy Gobert, the Wolves had Denver in JAIL all night long.

[@kondoric]

Rudy Gobert is losing his speed a little bit. Without him, they are better and faster in defense.

[@ryanw9122]

@@kondoric hes gonna be dpoy this year. they need him to win the championship

[@kaliefdavis3401]

Oh my mama if deffense was played like this it will expose more teams like tonight

[@usercs_2682]

Thanks timberwolves for making NBA great to watch again, this defenses is what lacking for the last decade

[@gdc6153]

Murray is up against some Rea Dawgs now

[@icerice8661]

Thank you Minnesota for bringing back that rough physical 90:s old school gritty basketball

[@KewPie-ym2vu]

Yep. Also reminds of the early 2000's Pistons.

[@malikwilson7387]

​@@KewPie-ym2vuTimberwolves got that 04 Pistons Swag

[@antviper135]

​@@malikwilson7387 Exactly what it reminded me of.

[@jayariesgianan3160]

this is what we want in NBA. the intensity is coming back.

[@donekoburnside1546]

This that pistons defense , 90’s had hand checking . These guys doing this without hand checking that’s how athletic these guys are and ant is 6’5 230 , jaden is 6’9 , Alexander is 6’6 Naz like 6’9-10 and Kyle is 6’8

[@jaymoney6233]

As a man who grew up watching Bad Boy Pistons,90s Knicks defense….this is beautiful 😢

[@bartoszkuklinski90]

This is like I was watching 90's basketball. Immediately more emotions and the match looks better, not worse. Points have more value when defence is strong!

[@worldlfree]

That’s what these millennials don’t get!

[@maartenvz]

90s basketball had illegal defence which made it much more of an iso ball game. Also the pace was so slow which is the main reason the score was low. I loved to watch 90s basketball but the current version is more complex and interesting to me.

[@jonm8895]

@@maartenvzget off the drugs. ISO ball in the 90’s 😂? This era of the NBA is the definition of ISO ball and launching 3’s. The wolves are bringing back real defense and a team first concept. Ant is their closer when the game needs to be finished.

[@jonshaqqir4575]

It’s like 90’s but the players are actually good on offense.

[@3rdCoastAlliance]

@@worldlfree 90's basketball wasn't like this. Sure, you had good defensive teams like the 90' pistons, 93' Knicks, and 98' Spurs...but that's 3 teams and they were only like that for a short while. It's not indicative of an entire decade. In addition to this, the offense back then wasn't gifted all the advantages they have now. The Timberwolves are playing better defense than any team in the 90's did.

[@Jmurda1983]

It seriously felt like there were 7-8 Timberwolves on the court at times

[@Nugschris]

Bc there was...the other 3 were wearing black and stripes. 4:28 and 6:08 are just a couple examples. Those are fouls that should change the momentum of the game. The fix is obviously in for ant.

[@hfwong7621]

@@Nugschris cant blame the ref if malone and murray disrespect the ref and nothings happen. The ref defintely helping nuggets

[@Nugschris]

@@hfwong7621 that was two times. Minn fouling pretty much every time down. It's obvi to anyone who isn't rooting for minn

[@Shih-mc6vz]

@@Nugschris cry

[@love_respect_sacrifice2989]

I was just thinking the same thing. Had to be at least six of em out there. You ain’t gonna convince me otherwise

[@petermoon6559]

As a Suns fan it was terrible when we were against it, but now from a neutral perspective, its amazing how hard and well drilled they are. Great teamwork..

[@monojuice]

Seeing NAW smiling while on defense was something I didn’t know I was missing all my life until now

[@mjlover2334]

Thats the kind of defense that wins titles! Great Video!

[@TheYouTubeBusiness]

I can’t stop watching this defense omgggg 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 This clinic is next level. Literally, Malone don’t even know what’s going on right now 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@401Orishas]

Wolves pack for a reason😂

[@edgybravo4287]

If they allow this kind of physicality good luck beating the wolves

[@GXDSX]

fvck mike malone good to see him eat a mouthful of humble pie

[@Karma-cj1wu]

Wolves are having a feast with the main dish being jamal murray 😂

[@jofieji5312]

@@edgybravo4287they weren’t allowing if for the nuggets. Why you think they were down so much

[@motofiction4233]

this is why you need young players in the league. It is a completely different level of energy on the court.

[@moongakpark5214]

Thats why so called SUPERTEAM got Demolished in this year playoffs LOL 😂😂

[@juicedadon3248]

⁠@@moongakpark5214idk why ppl thought ts would work maybe it can but idk these young guys can play all night on both ends of the floor they got diff type of energy

[@MR12AMAZING]

​@@moongakpark5214What Superteam? Which team are you talking about. The Suns or the Clippers because neither were Super Teams. Clippers were missing Kawhi and the Suns have no defense or playmaking, just three scorers.

[@nigelee]

Take a bow Chris Finch. You didn't just build a great defense around Towns, you managed to get Towns to play great defense.

[@brevinpascua8495]

yeah towns ain't no weak ass now. compared to his early days in NBA. Finch did a great job

[@martin.azcurra5998]

Ant-Man gets all the credit he deserves for being the best on the team, Towns is his second sword, Conley is the team's clock because he manages the times, Gobert is the defensive wall... the Woves also have 4 luxury starters, they have an excellent second unit that is fundamental, because they do a "dirty and silent" job that is phenomenal and is giving them excellent results, Anderson, Reid, McDaniels and Alexander-Walker are worth gold

[@erichammer8434]

Ant always shouts out to the crew before addressing himself!!

[@elmehdinafia1237]

Are they gonna be able to keep all these amazing players for next year? I very much doubt it..

[@3eaI0t]

gober wall over which jokic regularly throws somewhere between 35 and 45 :D

[@rubentimmer4329]

​@@elmehdinafia1237 i hope they do, they have something really special ging on in minnesota

[@elmehdinafia1237]

@@rubentimmer4329 yeah but KAT, Gobert and Ant salaries are so huge I don't know how they can keep their bench!

[@jcgerard]

MAKE DEFENSE GREAT AGAIN!! As a guy who prides himself on defense at the rec, thank you for this.

[@christianroylammawin5101]

They completely shutdown the pick and roll of Jamal and Jokic.. 😂

[@traitrunggiandu]

Jokic even got destroyed by Slo-mo man

[@abtocool6350]

I’m not even a Kevin Durant fan but he’s by far looked the best against this defense, 3 good games out of 4. Btw since 2011 teams that have beat Kevin Durant in the playoffs have gotten to the finals or won the whole thing.

[@ItsyaboyChei]

It’s crazy to see how unstoppable that was vs LA to can’t even getting to it properly against wolves, they moving different

[@Lemonpepperwett]

​@@abtocool6350yeah it's funny how everybody clowned him for getting sweat but what if they sweep the nuggets? Are we going to have the same reaction that we had to Kd getting swept? The KD hate is crazy

[@abtocool6350]

@@Lemonpepperwett The media probably won’t, Murray is getting clamped the fuck up and they were cooking Devin Booker for it and jokic actually looks shook and sped up and I was wrong Kd also lost to the champs in 2010 as well. I’m going for the mavs this season but if they get passed the thunder, luka and kyrie are going to have to work for their buckets if they have to see the t wolves.

[@Zenki8118]

Jokic was exhausted from the 1st quarter. Swarming defense from the opening tip through the last buzzer. Minnesota is a serious contender this year ABSOLUTELY.

[@hitthegoat]

This was one of the best defensive performances I’ve ever seen. Just non stop for 48 minutes of constant badgering. What a time to be alive.

[@stephcurry3743]

A. Walker and Mcdaniels were just killing it, Naz R. also had some though plays, but those two just showed defensive masterpiece, brilliant footwork and hustle

[@vrince16]

The first channel to made defensive highlight,, besttt nba highlight ever🔥🔥

[@frankhuo2855]

This video will be a nightmare haunting the nuggets for years

[@syarbel9352]

Mike Malone will literally share this vid link to all of Nuggets' players after the game 😅

[@TotoyMolangMarikina]

@@syarbel9352 and then do nothing at all in game 3 🤣🤣

[@Paladin_HGWT57]

This video is excellent. So much insight that we don’t get from the regular video.

[@MrZaku-rh4qt]

Even I feel like I'm being choked lol, so suffocating, no space whatsoever. They immediately rotate to another man on doubles/switches, its beautiful, no uncontested shots. You can tell Jokic and Murray are tired and frustrated as hell, especially the latter 😂

[@hectorbarreda7510]

Yes, it's claustrophobic to watch

[@TheYouTubeBusiness]

There is no way Denver can win even a game. I have never seen anything like this defense, omgggg 😳😳😳😳

[@401Orishas]

Wolves pack😂

[@SkolV1k1ngs]

No, I wouldn’t say that, there’s a chance we sweep em but unlikely

[@johnj1573]

Best defense since the 2004 positons

[@o.b.itwistedrose1091]

Not true

[@bubasaba]

Denver won a game in minnesota. They dominated and blew them out... mistly because refs were calling fouls

[@HengkangRen-xl3cz]

Dude Murray cant even get a shot of I'm dead, timberwolves have everything

[@elmehdinafia1237]

That's what happens when you go from Reeves and Dlo defending you to THIS

[@isaacwilliams7217]

@@elmehdinafia1237 Nothing to do with the lakers and everything to do with the timberwolves

[@elmehdinafia1237]

@@isaacwilliams7217 all I'm saying is that the Lakers guards are mediocre defenders while Wolves guards are top of the league defenders..and that makes all the difference

[@abtocool6350]

@@isaacwilliams7217I’m still mind blown from this stat, but since 2011 teams that have beaten Kevin Durant in the playoffs have gotten to the finals or just straight up won the whole thing. With this information alone it feels like there going to the finals but if they don’t that would break that Kevin Durant cursed stat.😂

[@JohnnyYeet123-sr8xk]

@@abtocool6350 Not since 2011, but his whole career outside of 2013. 2010-2023, besides 2013. Ironically the same is true for LeBron James. Outside of 2006, every team to beat LeBron has reached the finals. One of those streaks has to end now.

[@raizen5389]

Defense without fouling and hurting other players, fookin amazing

[@lockdownfan9853]

2 years of process and developing by Finch, this is art.

[@raizen5389]

@@lockdownfan9853 definitely a masterclass defensive performance by the wolves

[@yooooolai1999]

That’s what basketball game should look like Absolutely enjoy watching it 👍

[@freddycruz5969]

The defense this playoffs has been insane. Clippers vs Mavs, the Knicks, The Timberwolves, etc.

[@carlitosway5148]

Wolves defense was suffocating. The 1st half was a ferocious display of team D. They basically had all the Nuggets in a straight jacket

[@401Orishas]

Wolves pack indeed 😂

[@jofieji5312]

None of this can matters if the refs can’t be consistent. Defense like this was being played with handchecking fouls on every play but the t wolves shot 8 FT compared to the nuggets shooting 2. They were calling touch fouls on the other end.

[@SkolV1k1ngs]

Yeah dude I felt horrible for Denver. If I was them I would’ve quit mid second quarter

[@jofieji5312]

@@SkolV1k1ngs they did quit they got frustrated refs made it clear early nuggets couldn’t touch but wolves were playing football on the other end.

[@SkolV1k1ngs]

@@jofieji5312 That’s true but I woulda literally packed up and gone home

[@yoshikay8787]

THANK YOU MINNESOTA, for RESTORING SOME HEART AND PRIDE in the NBA!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KingJKickz]

6:00 the coaches activity is like a football coach I love how he coaches them up during the game and they instantly respond This is some high level College basketball in NBA form 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

YESSSSSS!!! DEFENSE HIGHLIGHTS!!!

[@hinsonl5450]

Really amazed by Timberwolves' defence. They proved themselves the better team than the defending champion. 👍

[@triejokosusilo3835]

3:50 what the ............. J.Murray 😂😂😂😂 help mee.....

[@Kyubey_UwU]

Notice his footstep-this is how leg injuries affect Jamal. Any guards who has slightly stronger legs (even those like CP3 won’t) won’t lose balance in this play. And then there it is-> injury, loss strength to stay balance-stop ball.

[@cloudlockheart93]

This is an amazing highlight. The kind of effort trust this team showed throughout the game doesn't show in the box score, but truly a game changer. Nice to see a team so committed to their defensive sets.

[@svgnzls600]

Man I love watching this. Wolves really turned it up a notch this playoffs. Active hands all around, no easy baskets, players underestimate how impactful even just attempting to block or putting a hand up to someone shooting is. It changes the shot and bothers the shooter. At times even if the wolves players got beat they still put a hand up and it changes the shot which also gives time for help to come. This is amazing

[@robertnganga3669]

This is masterclass defence.. This might be a sweep.

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

I will go 4-1

[@manlikeme3648]

5:30 nahhh this is wild 😂🤣Alexander-walker is truly a menace man 😂🤣🤣🧱

[@17thVisions]

I have never witnessed a more stifling defense in my life

[@dandrebdotdot109]

Now this is real NBA basketball, no room for flops and just grit and grind defense, even the refs couldn't help the Nuggets on this one...

[@zeroh3049]

leflop

[@e7anp]

Shoutout to Karl Anderson, NAW and Naz Reid - scrappy, doing the little things and playing fundamental 1-on-1 defense (hands up, knees bent ready to slide, boxing out). Clearly, these things Lakers role players lacked. 90s basketball

[@Christophergreen-lc7oh]

Man now this is entertaining basketball

[@thelmastrayhorn5359]

Right😮im really starting to like the nba again

[@Colinkrauss1]

4:12 this is the “dawg” that people refer to. Shorter, thinner, weaker. Pure competitive fire.

[@misterandmisisC]

Never thought that a defensive play is gonna ba a highlight. Very impressive defense TWOLVES. So refreshing felt like Pistons way back. Hope that this will trend as the new meta of basketball

[@love_respect_sacrifice2989]

10 minutes defensive highlight reel is crazy. Shoutout to the t-wolves 🥵

[@raymondpennix3109]

2:08 Reggie Jackson curled up like a baby trying to get that call lol

[@TennesseeTip]

That 49 point performance by Book in game 4 is looking a little more impressive now.

[@jimmytung]

I love it, no more wide open lay up and 3 point shots

[@gasparm.2711]

A good defense is beautiful. 3:25 Murray cuts in, tries to find separation, gets nothing out of Naz. Murray still makes the jump, mid-air feints, Naz fails the first block attempt, then adapts and blocks.

[@voidl3s246]

Watching that second quarter as a Wolves fan had my Jaw dropped for a whole 10 minutes and the entire half time break. This is one of if not the greatest show of defense in the history of organized basketball. Props to the coach for his genius conditioning and prep for the game as well as to the team of hungry men who want to win it all.

[@Midwestmama612]

Me too! They all look so in sync with one another and more importantly having fun while killing it. So beautiful to watch!

[@donchen6856]

who the f would have thought that we actually could watch the highlights of shooting bricks under great defense in this CURRENT STAGE of the NBA? YOU ARE THE BEST !!!

[@Pgtherealist]

Smiling on defense is crazy 😅

[@krisangeli6100]

man dawkins everywhere. defense highlight wotwot

[@LordGospelMusic]

2:18 BRO IS TIRED 😂

[@randommedia5076]

Really wished more people watched full games

[@glodikayembe4728]

Can you give me a link where i could watch te rediff for free? Plz

[@SkolV1k1ngs]

I watched it

[@trafalgarlaw5100]

@@glodikayembe4728 sportsurge

[@rubentimmer4329]

If i couldve i wouldve

[@mryup6100]

Nba

[@purple.ismyreason3742]

Greates thing i've seen in a while, they just feel like a wolf pack and they move like every one of them is a all defensive team caliber player, idk who's their coach but bless that man he's wicked

[@livelifestrong365]

FreeDawkins knows what the people wants! 🔥🔥

[@Abdullah-ku6er]

That's not a good defense. That's a SUPER DEFENSE !! 2024 champions 🏆

[@CBendana]

Nope

[@jakemertens8828]

one of my favorite games in recent memory. it's like i'm watching my bad boys pistons again. the modern nba needs to learn that fans still love watching great defense

[@mh-rl4sz]

I am from Europe I think for next Denver Wolfs games I will stay up, and only because I hope Wolfs play same strong defence. It so nice to see defence on such high level.

[@ethanquenum4778]

We don't give two ish about Europe.

[@jasonwilliams9307]

​@@ethanquenum4778😂😂 rs

[@mh-rl4sz]

@@ethanquenum4778 I just wanted to point out how game was good no reason to have such a strong reaction

[@ethanquenum4778]

@@mh-rl4sz I'm not having a strong reaction. We absolutely don't give two ish about Europe. No one likes you guys. You are absolutely insufferable.

[@alvinsario8635]

I love the energy of the wolves. They have length to contest shots

[@jocelreloncillo8093]

this is the beauty of playing solid defense. idk why nba shied from this. makes watching these types of games more fun and will show how a 2-way player can be

[@danieltatum4262]

2:09 coach Malone thinking why the f*** he wasted the shot clock and didn’t shoot it 😂

[@BenjaminDeLaRosa20]

It’s only or this is so satisfying to watch, that how basketball should be played 🙌🏽

[@CJwavie]

IVE BEEN WATCHING HIGHLIGHTS LIKE THIS SINCE KZbin STARTED AND NOT ONCE HAVE I EVER SEEN DEFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS! SO PROUD OF MY WOLVES, THIS IS SO FUN TO WATCH....PS MAKE SURE YOUR KEYBOARD ISNT ON CAPS LOCK BEFORE YOU TYPE A LONG MESSAGE

[@UFCCommentator]

This DEFENSIVE CLINIC will be studied. Amazing.

[@desmondbrown4761]

Jamal Murray's face on the thumbnail says it all 😂😂

[@kadkondorleti51]

finaly somebody play basketball in nba . bravo for coach of minesota

[@KKOPPONG]

Wolves assistant coach really shined in this game man😂

[@stephcurry3743]

If wolves were playing lakers, refs would not allowed them this masterpiece, and this game shows partially how nowaday stars would look like in 90s

[@tuneda2594]

Exactly

[@BubbsAvocado]

I had the best time watching Alexander, McDaniels, Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Towns, Conley-go off on defense. I missed Gobert but he is likely so proud of his team for holding it down. What a watch! Go T-Wolves! Whole team is just great-even saw the bench-Kyle do some moves out there.

[@hellolee3147]

Last team in the play-off defense like this was 02-04 Detroit (even better in bench). You can imagine a team face this Detroit + junior MJ?

[@qaboahene]

“He’s on him like braces on crooked teeth right now” is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeremiahkuehne2400]

Because a lot of Denver fans were complaining that Minnesota was getting away with a lot of fouls I watched this video specifically to find contact that looked like it could be a foul. I counted 3, maybe 4 if I’m picky, times where the Wolves got away with some extra aggression. Meanwhile, there were 2 times in this video (that wasn’t showing Minnesota’s offensive possessions) where by the same standards the Nuggets got away with extra contact the other way. The Wolves defense tonight was just on another level and it’s so exciting that fans are into it!

[@jofieji5312]

I mean it all depends on how you call it. They were calling touch fouls on Denver and set that precedent early.

[@5eul]

Bro are you blind?

[@jeremiahkuehne2400]

@@jofieji5312 yeah they called like three touch fouls on Denver and they also called like three touch fouls on Jaden McDaniels. A lot of Denver fans were upset about the no call when KAT plowed over Murray early in the game but then Jokic did the same thing on the other end of the court and there was no call there either.

[@jofieji5312]

@@jeremiahkuehne2400 na there weren’t hardly any touch fouls on wolves even though they were playing twice as physical. Wolves got a way with a crime in that first half. If it’s called fair they would still be leading by maybe 10 but no 30 point lead with 12 blocks and 7 steals while Gobert is at home.

[@jeremiahkuehne2400]

@@jofieji5312 they called a phantom elbow against Jokic (which really surprised me because his entire game is throwing elbows and not getting called for it) and then later they *didn’t* call an actual elbow by Murray. It kinda evens out throughout the game but the Wolves probably got a slightly favorable whistle and benefit from the lack of touch fouls being called in the playoffs, but if you also factor in that Malone and Murray both should have been ejected and didn’t even get technicals it’s pretty even

[@TjVarona]

I have not seen Nuggets struggle like this offensively. The Wolve’s effort in defence is refreshing.

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony edwards will be the best player on team usa more people will come to realize whats going on

[@tylerwaffles21]

This Wolves team is incredible. Took 2 games in the champs house playing some of the best defense I’ve seen in a long time and made it look easy.

[@cornellhartfield8731]

Now this is basketball

[@ChrisFilmPresents]

“This is basketball?" "This is what basketball is supposed to be."

[@badoy5102]

This the NBA what im talking about. No blood no foul. Feel the vibes of 90's. And you think MJ cant average 40ppg with soft fouls todays play.

[@davidecasadei4208]

Jamal Murray at 3:50 was WRAPPED It has been years since I last saw this level of harrassement in an NBA game

[@junrieceballos2626]

Great Defense wins Championship

[@alkolman-stich2411]

NAW & McDaniels locking down Murray at 3:45 OMFG

[@jackyparkchan7762]

That's crazy when you feel you are suffocating watching Wolves defense behind screen🥶

[@atingsipnayin5518]

Mike Conley there remembering his grit and grind days in Memphis

[@ivanott7196]

Kind of surprise people shock with this defense. This is how basically Euroleague play defense.

[@Jackwis]

I don't watch euroleague but I don't think you have perimeter defenders as big as Timberwolves Ma Daniels is 6 foot 11 NAW and Edwards are 6 foot 5 KAT, Anderson and Reid also tall guys who can play center They play crazy defense and they are tall and contest every shot. I don't think we ever saw a team like this

[@ivanott7196]

@Jackwis owh, euroleague do have size as well. The level of intensity is crazy. Mainly because Euroleague doesn't have as many games as the NBA which make every games and every possessions matters.

[@LordGospelMusic]

5:30 Alexander-Walker is a menace 😂🔥

[@BaytTzadoq]

With the end of Golden State's dynasty, if the T-Wolves win the chip this year will this influence and usher in a whole new era of Defensive oriented teams like Golden State ushered in the era of volume 3pt shooting? 🤔

[@DyingBreed8]

Not every team can do this. They even took a huge gamble playing so hard in the 2nd quarter because even the coach said they were gassing in the 2nd half. We all could see them in the third making some errors they don't usually make because of fatigue. It paid off though and if they can sweep they'll get a nice rest. In short, no. It's like the Pistons in 2004 didn't change that much except it started the big 3 wave.

[@EternalLibido]

​@04mzwach true. However, they were the number 1 defense throughout the season without exerting as much energy as this game so it could possibly influence that sort of defensive priority to come back into the fold. Making teams focus on strong defense that "can" be called into overdrive if needed.

[@OGGOAT23]

Golden state was top 1-3 defense always except 1 2018

[@GiovanniAngelucci-xx4xu]

You funny. Gsw built their dinasty also on their defense. They changed the game because they proof a team can win without a big man. Both on the offense and defense. And you can see that, without a good defense they can t even reach the playoffs since 3 years. Despite they still have steph klay and dg. 2 of them the best 3 point shooter of all time by far. As always nobody give enough credit to defense and how it is crucial to have a chance to win a championship

[@Ackshuallymmm]

Timberwolves simply play team ball just like the Warrior dynasty played teamball. This is just the end of the superteam era.

[@Sibsebo]

Thanks Man FreeDawkins. This is a Masterpiece of a Video. D at its best. Grew up watching this type of D in the 90s

[@dexterseamusgaming3338]

This is proof the Lakers defense is non existent

[@levithecreation424]

damn this was cool to watch a defensive highlight reel from a team. this is just one damn game and it was against the mvp with a pretty solid team

[@Ggorazzi]

the Best backetball game I've seen in years.

[@jackytang1127]

OH MY LORD 1:20-1:24 that was ‘wolf’ like defense!

[@ydra8291]

Insane defense from the Wolves. Nuggets have been studied hard

[@thelmastrayhorn5359]

Nuggets more likely didn't study the wolves😅

[@chriskabel4675]

Think i can speak for everyone when I say its so good to see incredible defence. Makes the game so much more watchable 👍