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Michael Porter Jr. pins the blame on himself for the Nuggets’ second-round series loss to the Timberwolves, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. Porter struggled to make offensive contributions, averaging 10.7 points on 37.1% shooting from the field. He scored just 25 points in the last four games.Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid missed last year’s playoffs due to … [Read more...] about McDaniels, Reid Making Big Impact

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd believes the league is pleased to see teams like the Timberwolves and Pacers make the conference finals, according to Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com. The league has been striving for parity, rather than a few powerhouse teams winning all the championships. “The league loves it,” Kidd said on Monday. “It’s great. It’s great for the league. I saw a question … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Kidd, Parity, Kleber. Gafford, Lively

Never mind momentum, home-court advantage, or the tactical adjustments that have led to four blowouts in the first six games of an unpredictable series. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards sees a simple calculation for tonight’s Game 7 at Denver, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I think we’re confident just because we’re a great team,” Edwards told reporters on Saturday. “And … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Murray, Nuggets, Kessler

Mike Conley will have a chance to make a new Game 7 memory on Sunday, writes Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune. The Timberwolves‘ veteran point guard is still bothered by how the series ended when he and Rudy Gobert faced the Nuggets as members of the Jazz in a 2020 seventh game in the Orlando bubble. Conley had an opportunity to give Utah a dramatic victory, but his three-point … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Conley, Finch, Towns, Edwards

When we discussed the Western Conference semifinals between the Nuggets and Timberwolves back on May 1, we noted that it had the potential to be one of the very best series of the NBA’s 2024 playoffs. Sixteen days later, it seems safe to say that’s exactly what we got. The Timberwolves surprised everyone by beating the defending champions in back-to-back games on their home … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Nuggets/Timberwolves Game 7?