Have the Nuggets figured out the Wolves?

How did Denver blow out Minnesota after being blown out in Game 2? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores Denver's changes in Game 3, Jamal Murray's resurgence and more.
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[@tristanharris8440]

People forget about the Nugget's double 3-1 comebacks in 2020.

[@alexhussinger3550]

And one was against Rudy Gobert too.

[@phulioyuong3659]

They didn't do it once, they did it twice, which is so goddamn incredible First round against Dmitch and Gobert 2nd round was the Clippers with Kawhi, Playoff P, Harrell, etc.

[@hubertsumlin9697]

Excellent point

[@toptiercrip]

That means nothing in 2024 buddy

[@justinhammer3366]

Mitchell's 8 sec violation in one of those series still haunts me to this day.

[@henrytwitchell4578]

The Nuggets also had Gordon bringing the ball up most of the time so that Murray wouldn't get harrassed as much and they could get into their half-court sets faster

[@UtsukushiTamashi]

I’ve noticed that Christian Braun was also bringing the ball a few times

[@kurosan0079]

AG playing his years in Orlando as the first option is finally playing dividends.

[@zenalthafian845]

​@@kurosan0079yeah lmao

[@lylaeloise3948]

Yes I thought this was a great adjustment by the Nuggets. They also increased their pace a lot and tried to cross halfcourt in 2-3 seconds so Wolves can't fullcourt press them and make them start their sets late in the shotclock. They were playing with a lot of pace in their halfcourt sets too by quickly moving the ball around and making the Wolves D scramble. Series got interesting - curious how the Wolves will respond.

[@nor-in5kj]

​@@zenalthafian845 What it means?

[@bronzeandsteel3344]

Denver sleepwalked through the Lalers series and I think getting beaten twice at home was the punch in the mouth they needed to snap into focus

[@halimawmanoodngyt]

exactly

[@Mimaloodak]

correct,couldn't have said it better

[@Kingtutt414]

Well they done by game 5

[@DrewDowns6791]

@@Kingtutt414 Jamal Murray Completely Outplayed Anthony Edwards tonight!! Don’t forget Jokic-Murray-Porter Jr, came back down 3-1 TWICE, in 2020…. Better Study Up Wolves Fans 🗣️🔥

[@Mimaloodak]

@@Kingtutt414 will see

[@BrennanDipippo]

I trust Denver and their offensive IQ to prevail in this series. They got smacked in the mouth to start this series, but as the old adage goes; never underestimate a champion

[@ny3793]

*Remind me in a week*

[@fanfan9748]

Yet this video did nothing to compare the officiating between game 2 prison rules and game 3. The wolves so shocked that McDaniels were hacking as usual and suddenly they were all fouls. Based on game 3 standard the ‘best defense in NBA’ in game 2 were all fouls. The wolves that physically chop their opponents and win by forcing turnovers and score in transition suddenly cant do it any more. Thats how Denver won, as the wolves cannot play rugby in a basketball game in game 3.

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

Nuggets are cooked. Maximim cope.

[@trapezoided]

​@@phykios There's a reason why the nba has gone soft, it's because physical D is now illegal and will almost always be called fouls, the wolves have been handchecking throughout the game as well. Every other team in the nba can't do that due to the regulations, is illegal defense exclusive to the twolves? lmao sit down.

[@fanfan9748]

@@phykios what do you mean? As in how in game 3 I called McDaniels 3fouls in the first quarter doing the same hacking that he got away with in game2? I called Kat charging KCP a foul while it wasn’t a foul charging Jamal in game 2? I didnt. The NBA refs did. Its pathetic to call this the best defense when its easily shut down by the refs. The wolves live and die by the officiating in this series and its very obvious if you watched the games. Im all for physical games, but its hypocritical when game 2 is the only game officiated like how it did.

[@noconsent]

It gets scary when Gordon starts hitting 3s. With so many threats to worry about, the last thing you want is the defense getting spaced out by Gordon.

[@mattbedrosian5298]

If Gordon is hitting his 3s the opposing team might as well not even show up, it's over. The only thing you can do defensively vs Denver is have whoever is guarding AG sag off of him to help on Jokic when he's either in the paint or driving. Can't imagine how demoralizing it is.

[@Interstice1994]

Bro when I saw him do that my hope them to be Champions was revived lol.

[@jeydski]

​@@mattbedrosian5298 fr bro, i noticed it too. They're ignoring AG when he's beyond the arc and focuses the help defense for Jokic, it makes them pay as he hits 3/4 from deep. Now if they guard him, he will bring up the help defense for Jok with him and Jokic can easily score inside.

[@t4d0W]

IMO Gordon hitting 3s is something opposing defenses are willing to give up as he is streaky with them. The other guy the Wolves defense can't afford to give easy 3s to is MPJ. He takes them at a higher clip and can easily get to 20+ points to match what Jokic or Murray are scoring for a night.

[@h5v1y0]

@@mattbedrosian5298 If he’s hitting 3’s and that’s the only thing keeping you alive you’re cooked. Denver can’t rely on him to score but if they want to so be it

[@zeldascholes2216]

Those jokic screens tho, crushing the wing defenders

[@Kingtutt414]

That’s all Denver love doing screening teams to death they don’t do shit but let screen for 3s all day

[@Nugschris]

Bodies were hitting the deck all night

[@Shiljamannn]

Jokic screens are way more legal than Gobert's.

[@01chohan]

I swear NAW got killed in this game because of the amount of times Jokic crushed him on screens.

[@brandonwise2936]

Wolves need to give jokic that 2012 Kobe treatment. Go right through his fucking chest😂

[@Yoegibear]

This video was made in North Korea.

[@justright_]

Media always shifts narrative in a game by game basis 😂

[@samuelblackwell3762]

I swear just let it play out my god

[@nor-in5kj]

​😅​​@@samuelblackwell3762 Nah They switch cuz teams make adjustments and win the next game, which makes the series unpredictable. I rather think that's the beauty of the game. I don't like when people are so sure that Wolves will winthe series after 2 wins. Cuz that's such a casual take. Really casual.

[@eyeconqueror1185]

so do fickle casual fans

[@isthatyoursomnomnom]

It is wild. My feed on the daily is just talking heads saying "THEY GONNA WIN IT ALL" about whichever team won the last game. 😂

[@chris-oy7ey]

@@nor-in5kj The problem is most of the analyst already declared denver dead after game 2. So basically, they give a casual take but earning an analyst salary

[@mikevismyelement]

When the 2nd best player doesn't shoot 28%, the Nuggets are a good team

[@TemetriusMorant-ux2vz]

when the Wolves play their normal elite defense, the 2nd best player is more than expected to shoot 28% or worse so that’s not saying as much as you think it is

[@shorewall]

@@TemetriusMorant-ux2vz So why didn't they play their normal elite defense in this game?

[@mikevismyelement]

@@TemetriusMorant-ux2vz okay bro, whatever you say. They felt bad for Murray and let him score this game. Murray was in this same slump against the Lakers, was their defense elite? DeAngelo Russell is really known for them clamps

[@rohanwadhwa1770]

@@TemetriusMorant-ux2vzdid you not watch the video? The elite defense is being shit on, it isnt something they turn on and off…

[@Zemlja_je_ravna]

@@shorewall Wolves were exposed, refs were responsible for their "great" defense of fouling.

[@tokyotalkshoops6291]

No joke Murray is one of the smoothest players I’ve ever seen

[@Account-kx5vr]

On his good days, he's very inconsistent.

[@mattdeluccia153]

@@Account-kx5vr Exactly. If Murray was more consistently efficient he’d easily be one of the top guards in the league

[@icamfam7080]

Here because awful coaching has been trolling you!!!

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

6:00 i swear to you if you watch bird in 87 he did a lot of pick. and rolls and a lot of his passes were like that. Insane angles like that one

[@sitonmuhdeckasshole]

Good call. A little Nash-y too.

[@Dex000x]

This is the first time all playoffs that the Nuggets have played their game, and when they play their game there's not a team in the league that can beat them in 7 games. We'll see Sunday.

[@t4d0W]

That was exactly how I envisioned the Nuggets to win this series. Their offense is a problem solver regardless of how stiff the Wolves can run it and have seen results against some wack ass Suns team. So the question is can the Wolves match the Nuggets pace and efficiency on offense even with ANT going off to help keep the score close in late games?

[@somborrr]

True 💯

[@kobachi232]

Bro is catching strays from Awful Coaching.

[@nor-in5kj]

Good thing he don't care about AC

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@nor-in5kjcry

[@billymanziel5666]

Bballbreakdown too lol

[@BulletAgario]

@@nor-in5kjlol you’re replying to every AC comment, you’re not going to get noticed lil bro😂

[@nor-in5kj]

@@BulletAgario And why 90% of comments right now are about AC? Are they AC slaves? 😂 AC sent them here including you or what? 😂

[@cndungu]

I've been watching Denver a long time.. and I think they were sleep walking all post-season until Game 3 in Minnesota. They dragged their feet all through LAL to Game 2. They've now woken up an ramped up.

[@Henwin100]

People also need to give a bunch of credit to how Jokic set those screens. The screens were absolutely crucial in executing their offense. It's not hounded enough to the younger generation on how to set proper screens. It keeps the PnR defense honest.

[@LakeArmo]

They are illegal...

[@KClouisville]

@@LakeArmo 90% of the screens allowed in the NBA now are illegal. Watch Gobert's. Hell, Golden State basically had an offense predicated on illegal screens. It's like carrying the ball.....unless you're just blatantly obvious in doing it they hardly ever call it anymore.

[@MAppoloo]

They were all moving his body into the defender, literally all of them shown in the video. That's not how you should set a screen at all

[@berlin4103]

​@@MAppoloothat's how more than 98% of screens are set in the NBA if you even watch games. Warriors whole offense was based on screens like these.

[@MAppoloo]

@@berlin4103 doesn't change the fact it's still illegal. NAW and Ant almost got injured because of those screens. Refs had selective blindness in that game

[@lucash465]

4:42 had me crying. I watched it over and over and I can’t think of what he’s during. It’s like his brain sent of an alarm but didn’t know what for

[@AbdulDean448]

Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion!

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

Nugs are cooked 🍳.

[@jordanjenkins1671]

Fantastic breakdowns of this series. Watching the game on TV, and then watching your breakdowns afterwards really helps show the basketball chess happening on the court to counteract the previous game's winner's strategy.

[@scottwinn5043]

The screen setting from the Nuggets was immaculate .

[@srdjanjanic]

Redovno vrhunsko objašnjenje tekmi, sve sa akcijama i potezima. Svaka čast, nervozno čekamo sledeći video!

[@noelandrewlibo-on2776]

it was just amazing that i opened youtube just to watch if thinking basketball released a video of nuggets adjustments and voila! uploaded 15 minutes ago 😂

[@nor-in5kj]

You're late. I thought he gonna upload yesterday already. I was disappointed 😞

[@lbo9134]

These screens were crucial in keeping the Wolves at bay. I loved watching that and im sure every coach watching was very warm on the inside.

[@2kTeacher]

Give Malone credit. Instead of going 5 out. The Nuggets literally just played better starting with Blue Arrow. Looking forward to game 4

[@nor-in5kj]

What you mean

[@davidrufus-giwa3607]

They won

[@THE.kevman237]

@07:30 Watched the whole game, and this possession was eerily reminiscent of the 2014 Spurs. Absolutely sublime! 🥰🤩

[@towasinakindele]

What’s KAT doing 😂😂😂 4:41

[@absolutevalue23]

seriously i cannot get past this- for real what was he doing. i do not understand. how does he always find ways to be awkward

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen320]

@@absolutevalue23Denver’s ball movement has him seeing ghosts out there

[@MrDiMES123]

Most dumbest double I ever saw

[@nor-in5kj]

​@@smittywerbenjagermanjensen320nuggets ball movement > 2018 Warriors ball movement

[@andys3035]

I think he was trying to take away the pass he thought was going to Gordon but got confused 😅

[@tariqmaketab595]

the wolves coaches are living in north korea

[@Jamie.Bryant]

These videos are so valuable to me. Best way to learn about teams game plans mid-series. Thanks Thinking Basketball 💯

[@sleezyclips8068]

Anyone notice on all the clips of Jokic protecting the ball, they’re just grabbing his arms? No other player in the league gets hacked that mych with no calls. SGA would have 50 free throws

[@JA-vg8dk]

Very keen observation!

[@LuisFernandez-jp8wt]

When Denver is locked in, they are the most fun to watch team in the league

[@nor-in5kj]

I only love their rotation and ball movement game. It makes me think they can beat 2018 Warriors in 7 if they're this serious

[@jameskent836]

@@nor-in5kjnobody is beating 2018 warriors nobody

[@nor-in5kj]

@@jameskent836 Lmao You sound like Warriors fan. If you're not Warriors fan, I would believe you that 😂

[@jameskent836]

@@nor-in5kj that’s team was ridiculous. Denver already lost 3 games in the playoffs GSW lost only two that year

[@amazinc754]

Lol no

[@kzaooie]

here after awful coaching video

[@gdog7105]

Coach Nick probably having a field day with all that "protect the balls" segment

[@sostdm617]

In My opinion you can beat a defense like the Timberwolves have with the right amount of patience and proper aggressiveness plus incredible shot making balance is everything if you want to score against a defense like this.

[@ExplodingPoteto]

Timing, patience and aggressiveness. The wolves are relying on a lock on defense on some poss. where you could see that they overcommit. Denver manage to exploit that on game 3. Wait for the defender to commit, move the ball, wait again for a defender, move the ball again and attack. Wolves length works if your moving the ball closely but not when the floor is space and ball is moving quicker. Spurs used to do these type of plays in some games. Denver didnt change any rotation in game 3. They just change the play and role. I want to see if it still would work in game 4. Cuz i just dont think nuggets going to lose this series easily. If not they might turn this around.

[@individuox2264]

Well that way you can beat any defense 😂

[@Peter-hz3vs]

NBA players can break down any defense. The problem is whether a defense can slow down the other team enough. Just one blowout game doesn’t mean anything. Wolves had a bad game.

[@raven4475]

This whole thread is a whole lot of sentences and paragraphs that say "nothing"

[@t4d0W]

@@Peter-hz3vs The Nuggets ugliest shooting game vs the Wolves so far was game 2. Their best was game 3 when they also got to protect and move the ball around. The Wolves defense is a constant for the most part but their offense certainly comes and goes. And it may not be enough when the Nuggets can pull two or three more games like game 3 and the game goes deep into the series.

[@RescueNW]

Coming back here after game 4. Spot on analysis Ben as usual. This is why I love this channel

[@samoliver9132]

Dang Jokic screened Edwards so hard here it had him nursing his shoulder 5:32

[@John-yh3je]

We live in north Korea

[@nor-in5kj]

No we don't

[@ME-jq3hm]

Nice callback to the Holy Grail and Princess Bride! Good breakdown!

[@uzet05]

Better screens, extra toughness, same talent. Nuggets never give up.

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

Down by FIFTY?

[@uzet05]

@@JeffHoopAdventureBro is so hungry for attention he came to a game 3 analysis video to comment that they won game 6. I’m a wolves fan by the way 😭

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

​@@uzet05welcome to the internet, son.

[@tylerroe5175]

Denver sent A LOT of tape to the league this week 100% guaranteed. Which was warranted. Game 1 was Gobert committing 3 second violations the entire game. Game 2 was MN hacking the shit out of everyone especially Murray and not getting called for it. The league is lucky that Murray only threw a heating pad instead of players throwing punches. Cuz that’s what game 3 was gonna be otherwise

[@mnvshekhawat]

People also forget that Denver getting called for breathing too hard on lakers, and then just walked into the most physical series, they just couldn’t adjust and when they did they win

[@keysersoze8592]

Denver watched "awful coaching" to learn from their mistakes 😂

[@youngmelo1841]

I feel like Malone ripped into them just like he did in his videos about game 2

[@TakeaSwigofTheJuice]

Who else here after AC called out Thinking Basketball?

[@billymanziel5666]

Me lol

[@krisxchirbas9503]

Whatd he say? And what video?

[@billymanziel5666]

@@krisxchirbas9503 his most recent T-Wolves video

[@ruloez5587]

Who is AC

[@TakeaSwigofTheJuice]

@ruloez5587 the only defensive mastermind you need to get your breakdowns from....Awful Coaching

[@tigerhoods7927]

Did the Timberwolves think the nuggets would just lie down and let them dominate them 4 games straight

[@dalelange845]

The Wolves players made it quite clear BEFORE the game that they knew Denver would "bring it" and it would be an extremely tough night. So, in short, I think your question was answered in advance, hence, should not have even been asked.

[@brandonwise2936]

@@dalelange845The wolves for sure know it’s gonna be a fight. ANT took the blame rightfully so. I would not be surprised if he comes out and drops 40+ in game 4.

[@justanobody0]

they probably thought Jamal should get suspended game 3 for throwing stuff onto the court during the game I'm surprized no wolves players didn't start throwing stuff onto the court

[@Ze_Moose]

A gentleman sweep is still possible

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​@@dalelange845we all know the Refs wouldn't allow Golden Boy Jokic to be swept and Adam silver chose money and ratings over morals by not suspending jamal Murray in game 3

[@miladeskandari7]

Monty Python reference? I see you're a man of culture.

[@ParamoreFAV3]

lol facts

[@deanfirnatine7814]

100%

[@David-iv6je]

I LOLed

[@bmsuperstar1]

Inconceivable! ☝️

[@tluvsbeauty1]

I’m mostly neutral, and that last line your dropped gave me chills, lol. Jokic and Murray (my fellow Canadian) are just special.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

I've said it many times, but this Nuggets team is the NBA equivalent of the 2014 LA Kings. They could have gone down 3 games and become the first team in the NBA to reverse sweep in the playoffs if it got to that.

[@ryanm4074]

why would you ever count the nuggets out?? i still have nightmares bout their 3-1 comeback against my clips man

[@nicoalexander774]

I said this on Jason Timpf’s pod yesterday: After Minnesota went up 2-0, I felt like they’ve now arrived a year early as the team to win it all! Now, I’m starting to think that Denver could now win 4 straight to remind everybody that they’re still, THAT TEAM! ❤ ❤

[@Iloveragatha]

Thats why u dont overreact in wins in a series until its really done. One win can change the outlook of the series.. u saying this now but what if the twolves win game 4? We all overreact again? 😁

[@danielweissel2366]

so you basically have no idea what you're talking about? Nice

[@brandonwise2936]

Wild thing to say… wolves are still up 2-1 that’s still a significant hole. Game 4 is a must win for both teams, Denver doesn’t want to play MN in a close out game in Minnesota and the wolves don’t wanna have to go into Denver to obtain another win to go up in the series. Took Minnesota playing their worst game of the season for Denver to beat them and Denver played out of their minds for that win. Sunday is the real deciding factor. Should be quite a damn battle!

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​@@danielweissel2366jamal Murray should've been suspended gane 3 for what he did in game 2 but Adam Silver wants ratings ans to protect jokic

[@cain948]

It is possible since they found an opening in wolves suffocating defense. It is possible that nuggets can come back.

[@lnkd70]

Yes, you’re right about Nuggets offense. But you’ve got to mention also that the Wolves - incredibly - were out of gas from the start of the game. Edwards and Gobert were walking, it was weird. Not to mention the ref who called every little contact on Jokic or Murray, which was a big difference with games 1 & 2. To sum up, we didn’t see the Wolves defend.

[@bmsuperstar1]

Yeah, it's tough being the "bestest defensive team in the world" when the refs don't allow for a one-sided mob beat down.

[@CollinsGithinji-sp5fc]

Wolves had 25 fts Nuggets had 20

[@CollinsGithinji-sp5fc]

Out of gas, dumbest excuse after 3 days of rest while normal people are working 12 hour shifts daily

[@LakeArmo]

@@bmsuperstar1 same could be said in the Nuggets vs Lakers series. Lebron gets hit, no free throws. Murray gets touched, free throws. A commentator is glazing Jokic for his footwork, then they show the replay, commentator stays silent because Jokic easily traveled and didn't get called for it. Then he makes a joke about it. Not to mention how many times Jokic gets away with pushing off and illegal screens.

[@LakeArmo]

@@CollinsGithinji-sp5fc Someone didn't watch the game. Most of those were make up calls in the 4th quarter...

[@Eggmancan]

The biggest change was refs actually calling fouls when defenders were hacking players lol Denver plays best when they can probe defenses in their half court sets (ie not being physically hounded), Minnie plays best when their big defenders are given leeway to be physical. So I think it's fair to say the rest of this series depends on how the refs call the remaining games.

[@jacobdousette8036]

The only foul i saw in that ebtire video including game 2 was Jokic extending his arm on every post move

[@rithwikramkumar7563]

this series could go either way, tbh the next game decides who wins the series.

[@mrman4271]

first we say that the nuggets were all figured out, then the timberwolves. How about it’s anyone’s series, you never really know. I predict thie series going to 7 and then ant or jokic have a legendary game 7 performance and some clutch shots giving their respective teams enough momentum to win the chip and cementing themselves in NBA history with one of the best playoff runs of all time, kinda like what jokic did last year. Whichever one I dont see any team going down easy.

[@puljano]

Jes..but Jokic cant winn alone..he needs Jamal for winns rings

[@samb123078]

So the nuggets are a lot better when Jamal’s legs aren’t bothering him? Wow

[@williamtaylor1273]

Great analysis especially in light of the result of Game 4

[@Nugschris]

That screen at 6:14 was nasty af!

[@chops3905]

Yeah, illegal af. He literally moves into it

[@mihailomiljanovic7393]

@@chops3905he sets his feet a moment before the contact

[@gerardvermaat6944]

​@@chops3905 i dont agree on this one. He does moce quite often, like most nba screens, but this one looks fair to me

[@yuvanrasiah7682]

Are we gonna see a breakdown of Hali's mini-resurgence these last two games? Love the videos btw!

[@HPLov3craft]

here also something interesting that not sure if its it true yet, but it seems like doubters and haters are what sets jamal off, had a killer playoff last year with ppl doubting him, and this year as most started to, again, disregarding this year nuggets as contenders he is set off again, is that a pattern for him or just a coincidence? well, we will see as the series goes on

[@jelly2882]

I read a comment saying "Jamal eats boos and shits buckets for breakfast" and i fcking agree, this guy loves being the underdog

[@HPLov3craft]

@@jelly2882 there are players that only gets fired up this way, if so it's on a great timing for the nuggets, because the team gets on another gear with him hot

[@davidcoquelle3081]

WHOS HERE AFTER 2-2

[@lesliegarcia695]

Here after 3-2 jokic masterclass

[@raven4475]

Here after 3-3

[@musix3197]

Wtf was KAT really doing at 4:41 lmao

[@spoiledsalad1851]

God I hope so as a nuggets fan the 2nd game was rough.

[@berryesseen]

I came after 3-2 Denver lead. Yes, Denver figured it out, especially the Joker.

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Opening with “BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!” Is timeless nerd status. Genuine Props. Don’t overdo it and use “There are some who call me ……” Unless Hardaway Jr scores 30 in the WCF or finals lol

[@sayeed8075]

Had to come back to this after game 5

[@VoltaDoMar]

For someone who's been getting a lot of praise for being a tough defender, Nickeil Alexander-Walker really lost his mind in this game because of getting screened. That's your job, man- You don't see KCP screaming and punching chairs

[@kurosan0079]

The Wolves should really be careful about punching inannimate objects. That's what gimped them last season.

[@cesarv1637]

A1 top notch as always!

[@The-Next-Chapter]

The best player on the floor is joker & then ant man ..but can he impact the game when his shot not falling? The wolfs not use to being in this position & i think the m.v.p will play like it & denver will win this series..

[@DrewDowns6791]

Nah Murray here on out will be the 2nd best player on the court

[@The-Next-Chapter]

@@DrewDowns6791 when he's the second best player denver wins

[@phillipg1331]

Sometimes a great offense is also a good defense. Let's not forget that Denver is a top ten defense in the league, as well.

[@clman4]

Idk if they're gonna win but they're sure as hell not going down without a fight

[@pemulis808]

Just when i thought this channel couldn't get any better, now we get Monty Python and Princess Bride references as well. Oh will wonders never cease.

[@JoseMaGM]

Isn't funny that your team wins when the defensive player of the year is not available and losses when he's in the field. Not only that, the other team is primarily attacking him. That shows that those awards are bullcrap.

[@t4d0W]

Who the fuck else is stopping Jokic the way he played game 5? Its your guys problem for underrating Jokic and overrating some brass statue based on the regular season play.

[@fresheconomicthinking]

Loving this series

[@Mother.nature330]

Murray's handle is one of the best handles in the League 💯

[@AnontheGOAT]

Who’s here after game 4?

[@raven4475]

After Game 6 👍👍

[@thearchivist250]

I loved how Rich Eisen admitted this week the NBA is not the NFL. Teams can look like total crap one day, and world betters the next. 7 game series allows a little room

[@shorewall]

I read somewhere that blowouts are actually up in the NBA. Maybe because of the emphasis on 3pt shooting. If you fall behind, you can fall behind for good, if their shot is dropping and yours isn't. We saw the Celtics get blown out during the season, despite being one of the best teams.

[@t4d0W]

Hell in the 2022 NBA Finals the Celtics gave their fans a glimmer of hope having a lights out 3-point shooting game 1 vs the Warriors. Then the Warriors put the clamps on the Jays and Steph went on to score 30+ points in the series outside of two games. In that same playoff year in the Grizz/Warriors series, the Grizz dropped 134 on the Warriors in game 5 and their fans thought it was a signal for a come back. Then Warriors clamped down and won game 6 and the series. Being down 2 games early on doesn't mean shit because it goes back to the other home team and adjustments can be made.

[@scottdassler3964]

Love the analysis in the video!

[@Trkulja1]

great vid!

[@jonbjur8485]

T-Wolves fan here. Nuggets brought it to our house after us disrespecting them in theirs so I respect that. Sunday will be a different story though for Ant and Kat as it’s Mother’s Day and they’re going to pop off🎉 This will be a good serious so good luck!

[@jordanjenkins1671]

Homecourt advantage doesn't exist in this series, that's for sure 😆

[@jonbjur8485]

@@jordanjenkins1671 so true it’s been wild😂

[@billymanziel5666]

“WHERE IS THINKING BASKETBALL ON THIS??” - Awful Coaching

[@Ihatexken]

Amazing breakdown brother

[@MooreTainted]

Great stuff 💯

[@aaronperry3950]

If the whistle from G1 and G2 returns, its Wolves in 5 or 6. If its like G3, its Nuggets in 6 or 7.

[@matthewmierski4062]

THE PROPHET HAS SPOKEN

[@phillipsss]

this is by far the best basketball discussion chanel 💥👍

[@DB-tk7yy]

I think 3 days' rest were good for Murray strained calf. However, now he has only 1 day between games 3 and 4 and between 4 and 5. He already said he felt great for 3 quarters, but the calf started to affect in the 4th. So we will se how lack of rest time will affect Murray.

[@stormageddon248]

This is still Wolves series to lose. Sunday is non-negotiable. The Wolves are a cocky confident team. I doubt they are even a little shaken. I'm a Nuggets fan btw.

[@Shiyaku93]

Man I love this team.

[@d.columbia9603]

Ill be interested to see how the wolves adjust, and how the nuggets continue to adjust. I just want an awesome series

[@dickykamarullah8810]

I think they did something also on defense, but dont know what had to rewatch, but I remember KAT just doing bunch of 3 with no point in paint, Ant penetration dribble is limited and he is struggle to get space.

[@t4d0W]

That is just typical KAT. He's trying to kill you with volume behind the arc or just killing it on closeouts to get points at the rim. Which is why on offense he's just helping out or he can't help himself.

[@kurosan0079]

Those screens remind me of Steven Adams. They probably hurt more than they looked.

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

Australia vs Eastern Europe lol. Ww3

[@grominwithrob1339]

Officiating is helping push teams as well. It really makes watching these games difficult.

[@bojanknezevic5254]

Damn man nice video :)

[@lylaeloise3948]

The series got interesting! Nuggets made a great adjustment in their pace and having Jokic or AG bring the ball up so they can get into their sets faster since Wolves can't fullcourt press Murray. The series is a chess match, I'm curious to see how the Wolves will adjust and respond in Game 4. I think Ant will be a lot more aggressive. What was interesting though was the physicality allowed in Game 2 and Game 3 were very different - wish there was consistency and the NBA can make up their mind.

[@zacmarion]

Worth noting the game was officiated differently as well - the wolves got called on a lot of fouls for fighting over screens / playing aggressive defense

[@derrickjames2015]

They got away with handchecking all game in game 2

[@shorewall]

It would be funny if the Wolves got a softer whistle in Denver, and then a stricter whistle in Minnesota. :D

[@dominiquerosemond5682]

​@@derrickjames2015 Denver did as well

[@noahwelch2931]

As a Wolves fan, this was a complete abnormal game from us, much like how it was for Denver game 2. I believe that Game 1 kinda showed both sides are full strength (despite that game Murray was banged up still). I find it so hard to believe that Ant gets 0 ft attempts in Game 4 like he did on Friday. And I find it hard to believe that Conley is gonna lead the team in rebounds again. But props to Denver for making the adjustments.

[@will-zj5gq]

spot on and refreshingly logical basketball analysis.

[@WaveRider1989]

Winning 6 in a row in the playoffs, a team bound to be complacent. This will hopefully wake them up.

[@Kingtutt414]

Man y’all would be already don’t let the damn nuggets fans get to your head they just wanna say something cause they won 1 game we knew Minnesota was in due for a loss it’s a part of the script

[@Polotongquitz]

Ant settled for jump shots. If I could recall, he only attacked to the basket like 5x the entire game. He got completely shutdown inside.

[@Big_talks.]

Almost like they forgot how to play basketball it was unbelievable

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

I still have PTSD after game 2 of this series. Denver needs to stay disciplined to have a chance to come back. Minnesota is just too good if you give them a chance to work off steals and drive against an unset defense. It was the exactly the type of win that Denver needed to remind the team how they should be playing.

[@mrfinalsmvp8067]

the defense that the timberwolves play can only be exposed in a way the old head would be furious about: Pace and space . Play faster, make a bunch of threes, bring the ball up the court faster, sets your halfcourt offense faster.. and get transition points. its that warriors offense

[@fredharvey2720]

Minnesota isn't all that and Denver finally showed up. The Wolves defense apparently needs help by having the refs look the other way from dirty, illegal play and not enforce the rules and call penalties. Maybe just learn to win the normal way and quit relying on cheating. Can you do that, Wolves? Let's see it.

[@Brickwilliams]

Nuggets in 6

[@TrueUIQuan]

“KAT does… something?!?” 😂

[@wakawaka1976]

Excellent breakdown

[@user-vo5yw2qf2i]

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