Nuggets vs Timberwolves is Going to Be a CLASSIC...
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are just days away from playing each other in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers behind great play from Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, and Aaron Gordon as well as two big game winners from Jamal Murray. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns easily behind a dominant effort from Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and their supporting cast. Now, the two teams face off in a series that feels like it has the potential to be one of the best of these entire Playoffs, if not one of the best of the past few years. Let's talk about it.
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0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Team Previews
3:26 - Timberwolves Defense vs Nuggets Offense
5:15 - Karl-Anthony Towns vs Nikola Jokic
6:15 - Michael Porter Jr is a Problem
6:36 - Will Jamal Murray Show Up?
7:14 - Nuggets Three Point Shooting
7:42 - Can You Stop Nikola Jokic?
8:19 - Can You Stop Anthony Edwards?
10:05 - Is the Timberwolves Offense Real?
11:29 - Injury Concerns
12:47 - Prediction
14:53 - Outro 
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If Timberwovles knock Denver out i think they will win the chip.
Nah...there is Dallas...they gotta stop two offensive juggernaut Luka and Kyrie...Also Luka and Kyrie are playoff beasts...
Then comes Celtic...the deepest team in the league...
Without Denver in the final Celtics are the champs...Lukai can give them trouble...but they will lose too...
@@shinigami5947they already stopped 3 offensive juggernauts on the suns😂 I think they can handle 2 just fine
@@shinigami5947 Dallas doesn't stand a chance against the Wolves defense
@@coreyschmidt1720suns are one of the worst defensive teams of the decade
@@LonnieReactsthey were like almost top 10 this year in defensive rating what are you saying lol
Haven't been this excited to watch the Timberwolves plays since KG in that MVP year
No cap
You're not the only one. I've watched every T Wolves game since 2019 and this team looks like a contender. Watching ant develop the way he has, has been amazing to watch. Wolves in 6 I don't care what anyone says. This wolves team plays lockdown defense and they will give the nuggets hell.
You are casual asf then. They were good with butler
@@danielbattle7620well, you aren't wrong. I didn't watch a lot of basketball in general for a while. Only recently started paying attention again
@@danielbattle7620 I'm a casual? And they were good with butler??? Are you stupid buddy? They were knocked out of the first round and arguably ruined their future by trading for butler. So what in the hell are you talking about. Maybe you're the casual because anyone would say this wolves team is 100 times better than that one goofy ass
This should’ve been the west finals tbh
They all fell behind OKC to be honest 🤷🏾♂️
@@TexanByNature88whoever wins this series is beating OKC in 5. Im picking Dallas over OKC as well
@@Cpg443ugh look at what you said. Obviously you are not up to speed.
@@Cpg443You think either team beats OKC in 5? If you said 6 or 7, I could respect it, but 5? Ydkb
@@Cpg443Do you really think that OKC is just gonna fall apart against the Mavs IF they end up facing them?
This is a series of ethical hoops. Gonna be fun!
We will witness pure basketball with no bullshit Lebron narratives dictating the reffing
While I am terrified of the nuggets and hope the wolves come out on top, I am just so excited to watch an instant classic. May the better team win!
Vice versa but yeah the series is gonna be crazy
Timberwovles have the stronger team in my opinion only thing that can stop them is Jokic morphing into prime Wilt Chamberlain and Mj or lack of experience.
@emilfrederiksen.1622 Denver has the better team when it matters.
Saturday is too long.
Timberwolves should have gone and trained in altitude for those few days. I know that it's takes weeks to acclimate your red blood cells, but every little bit counts.
Can't wait for the game.
Go Nuggets!🏆🏆
Am a Nuggets fan. It will be tough. But whoever wins should not diminish the other. Both teams are good. I just hope Nuggets continue their streak🎉🎉🎉
Imagine if ANT knocks the Joker out. Ppl will get crazy
If the nuggets play the same as they did against lakers, its definitely gonna happen.
Pump the breaks yo. Ant is 22. Suns is not good of a team to begin with. Meanwhile lakers are really good yet hang 4-1 on them. 😢
Ant Man vs Joker is some ultimate comics universe crossover
I’m already getting crazy and I try to avoid the hype
@@mort996bro the future of league is about to be fucking insanity I cannot wait man
Both teams are basically Tim Connelly's babies, correct?
Lmao yea 😂
He must be so conflicted. A GM having to watch the two rosters that helped create battle each other. 😅
Booth brought in KCP and DeAndre Jordan and Reggie Jackson, and drafted Braun/Watson and Strawther if he gets any time I'd be surprised.
Am a Nuggets fan. It will be tough. But whoever wins should not diminish the other. Both teams are good. I just hope Nuggets continue their streak🎉🎉🎉
Right! I'm a mn guy but I love watching Denver. I'm not gonna be upset if it goes their way but I really wanna see the wolves back in a wcf. Gotta make kg proud
They will
Its our time brody we been bad for so long we finna get that second ring in back2back szns believe that😤⚒️#NuggetsCountryy
This is the true NBA finals 2024
For real
I feel like Wolves bench unit will be the key here.
Wolves unlocked wheelcahir Finch. he bout to be unstoppable
Osećaš ti moja muda!
@@nebojsamihajlovic9066 Zašto? Tvoja mama to više ne može?
@@connorlichty8602 The Finch introduction Game 3 at Target Center is gonna blow speakers out on tvs. That crowd is gonna be still roaring when TNT goes to the commercial break.
8 man rotation that all plays defense...and the Naz game is still coming.
Jokic had 3 of his 4 worst assist games vs the wolves and kat only played one game this season.
I think its gonna be a great series but im not betting against Nuggets, Murray is that guy in the playoffs, especially in the 4th... And hes the 2nd option
Murray played like ass against the lakers lakers have no wing defenders he not gone get good lucks
It's smart to bet on the guys that have done it before...but the dog may not be as hungry as the wolves!
no other team blows that many leads against the nuggets lakers choked hard should’ve been a much different series no other team is gonna bail them out like that
@@BrandonLyons-fu7zpdamn good point
@@BrandonLyons-fu7zpExcuses all day, Nuggets are clutch
Wolves fan here. Gonna be a tough match up. And should go 6-7.
Slight edge to Denver. Both teams won on each others home courts in regular season. Denver has the experience, MN has the hunger, confidence and depth.
If Denvers 1-5 can stay healthy and play good ball they up. If one person gotta sit out it’s tipping in MN’s favor.
Damn as a nuggets fan. Who will win this series probably will win the finals. BOSTON who? This two is the real fcking deal
@@MarkPaulFugaban one of the few gentlemans series..Wolves nutcase but cannot work up any hate on Denver. Respect both ways.
you not a wolves fan bro don't lie to yourself
Two weeks later what do you know I was right lmao.
"its a nightmare matchup for the wolves"..... ThreeCone during the Suns vs Timberwolves video
I’m a Wolves fan and I said that too haha. That was the common sentiment coming off the regular season matchup.
For me, the team that won this matchup is going to finish champion
Nuggets in 5 or 6 I’m a Pistons fan sadly born and raised in Detroit but ever since 2020 I loved the Timberwolves since Edward’s arrived but with that being said there just still too young they have time to grow I’m going to respect Denver especially watching there first round match up they weren’t worried in the slightest Murray had been very bad that whole series but if you have Jokic you have a chance of winning Jokic just turned 29 he’s in his prime right now
Which young players on the Wolves do you think will perform poorly?
I just want to say this as a neutral here and Lakers fans
If Denver go out there and play like they did against the Lakers they’re going to get SMOKED.
KCP did not have the greatest of shooting nights.
Gordon was a bit in consistent. Joker was vvv uncharacteristic on the turnovers. Murray couldn’t shoot the ball well till the 4th. And most importantly, Denver don’t have a bench.
Nas Reid & NAW will smoke Braun, Holiday and Watson.
Well said!
And if Denver plays to at least 85% of their potential, Den wins in 5 or 6
@@je5406 worst case injuries decide outcome, both team’s healthy fantastic basketball!
Who knows? Maybe Braun, Holiday, and Watson will step their game up in this series.
@@urbaindelva7869 true! they 100% can and i can be proven wrong! Would love to see them step up and make it competitive
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Strange that the Wolves didn't play particularly well offensively but have been the top offense so far. They were going up against a soft defense in the Suns. Facing a better defense, they will likely regress a bit but still put up some points as long as KAT doesn't rack up founds guarding Jokic. They are also due for a game or two of careless ball protection so no sweep this time. However, the Wolves match up pretty well and should make the series at least memorable.
As a Denver fan it will. Don't care who will win I'm boutta enjoy a full series like blockbuster movies🍿this is what we are cravings for years now it's gonna happen a totally good matchup team.
This is going to be the best match up by far! I’m excited!
What's crazy is I think we are making more arguments for the Nuggets needing everything to go right to take the series instead of the Wolves. Poor Lakers shooting perfornace from role players, Murray's health concerns, Nuggets bench stepping up to match the Wolves depth. Things that automatically transfer from series to series: defense and depth, and I think the Wolves take both. I think the Wolves suprise and win in 6. But DAMN this is the best 2nd round series.
You know what we say here in Serbia? "Opinion is like an ass, everyone has their own"... I hope that Denver will win, but I know that Jokic will fuck Gobert, the best defender in the NBA for a couple of years.
@@sguerilla6142 Cool saying bro, but Serbia must have forgotten to teach you basketball. Gobert won't be the defender on Jokic.
@@carson2moneybro fr 😂😂😂 KAT with be o jokic and gobert will protect the rim because he's the best at it in thr entire league
Im rocking with the Wolves on this one in 6. Damn this series is gonna be fantastic
This is weekend is going to be Lit 🔥
I'm rooting for you Ant get your Ring
just imagine if Ant goes Ring, Finals MVP, and Olympic Gold at 22. and its a real real possibliby.
Nuggets experience will be the difference. The Nuggets starting 5 are elite. I like matchups. Nuggets make in game adjustments with coaching edge to Nuggets. Nikola Jokic against Rudy will be undeniable = Avg. triple double. Jamal closing is clutch. Nuggets shot making will be much better this series. MPJ and AG difference makers. Nuggets Pope defense solid. 5280 home court. Overall, Nuggets will prevail.
T wolves in 6
what a storyline this series has.
@@TimAllen-fs2rgthey dont have the Championship mentality.
@@user-kn3de9li1u hilarious the 22 yr old Ant doesn't have championship mentality? Lol too funny . The dude is taking the league by storm
@@TimAllen-fs2rg Jordan took the league by storm as well but it took him years until he could win a ring.
Edwards will be excellent in 5 years
Strange season full of intrigue. Cone has a good take on this. You homers are funny, in reality your opinion doesn’t matter. Thx cone! It will be a great series to watch
Cone what took you so long to make video about OKC advancing to semis
Man has a life outside of this 😂
LOVE this matchup.
6-7 games with T-Wolves winning because of their bench and depth defending.
Jaden, ANT, NAW, and Rudy are all shutdown defenders. Slo-Mo and Conley are good too.
KAT has defended Jokic well in previous games.
the top defense wins because? - - - - of their defense
Kat aint doing nothing to jokic
@@Young_squeeze really
They split 2-2 this year. KAT held Jokic to 4 assists in one game.because of his size.
In the 3 point win by Denver.....
KAT was out, as was Rudy, as was NAZ.
and if ANT had made his last shot, it would have gone to overtime......AT DENVER-!!!
YOU BETTER BE PREPARED.
YOU BARELY WON AT HOME WITH THE WOLVES 3 BIGS ON THE BENCH .
IN LAST YEARS PLAYOFFS, BOTH JADEN AND NAZ WERE OUT.
Phil Jackson and the Bulls had the triangle offense, the Wolves have the triage defense.
Jamal Murray also didn't play in the final regular season matchup.
i feel like we don’t really know how good any of the top teams in the west are yet they all had close games with lesser teams even tho it looks like they were dominant since only one got to 6. this west quarter finals is gonna be some of the best bball to watch a lot of people think this should be the semi finals but either way mavs and thunder are contenders they have too much talent and have been playing to well this year to be over looked
This will be an entertaining series no doubt
I’ve had a look at the numbers guys. And it looks like the team that has a Jokic will win.
Not only Naz Reid and Jaden were out last series (last year Playoffs) but Gobert had lower back issues and KAT came back just in time after 50+ games missed due to Knee injury.
It all pivots on the Wolves ability to stay out of foul trouble
Defensively ants gonna have to lock in on porter off ball, jaden is gonna be on murray, and kat just needs to not foul
Think Kat got some advice about fouling recently.
here after game 1 can confirm this series is a future all timer
These teams are big.
1:06 something about seeing a gurad next to his big(s) is just so cold.
If denver shoots their average they win in 6, if they play as poorly as the LA series they lose in 5
This particular defense can affect somebodys average. Denver will need to be above average to get to those %'s
I was saying Wolves in 6, now I'm going Wolves in 4 because people keep doubting them
Real😂
😭nuggets have consistently been the best clutch team in basketball all szn & have the reigning finals mvp but sure, they wont even get a game 😭😭
Ha ya right
@@UnoDinero95001 LMAO
The only negative about this series is that it's a SECOND ROUND series. One of them should've dropped to the 4th seed so they would see each other in the WCF. This could genuinely go either way, but I predict 7 games. It's rare that you see two teams legitimately match up well at every position. I think the benches will be the difference, and Minnesota has that in their favor. However, the Nuggets have that vaunted championship experience, which can never be questioned. So, I pick Denver in a narrow 7 games.
Games will come down to Rebounds, transitions, and Clutch offense. Due to that Nuggets in 7. These are the best teams in the west and I hope Dallas doesn't lay down for the Thunder because the Wolves and Nuggets are going to be needing a couple days after this series. Denver doesn't need 3 points, but they are near the top for percentages when given a chance, Jokic will figure out what to do I just hope MPJ and AG make it difficult on the Wolves. Word of advice to ANT, do not get Murray going with trash talk. Murray had some great bubble games when Donnovan Mitchell and PG talked trash, had a 50 point with no FT attempt game, and Murray has dueled Dame a few times too. Only reason I felt Murray kick it up last game was an early challenge by the Nuggets when Lebron was in Murrays face talking trash in the 1st quarter, Murray just smiled and said "alright" and won the game. ANT has many years to develop his all around game, don't try to win it all yourself or Murray will get the last laugh.
Watson and Braun will offer some interesting looks on defense, both stood up Reid in that last game when guarding him and Watson had 6 blocks.
I’m a nuggets fan, and I’ve been for years. I think it’s over for the Nuggets this year not because they lost game 1 but because of their demeanour and how they played. I don’t expect coach Malone to make any changes cause he’s and has being stubborn.
Absolute Classic! Nugz in 5!
no repeat of that gentlemans sweep coming..
If i know well jamal i expect from a giant series, if he recover his knee he can easily end the series with 25+ 50/40/85 shooting
This series will be one of the best playoff series of the decade. This is a WCF caliber matchup but in the semis🔥
I believe in the readiness and good organization of Nuggets. ⚒️
This is my WCF and my 2024 finals fr🔥
Damn I remember watching this channel before he had ads before his videos 😂
Wolves on Top 🐺
Ant takes over the label of best player in the world during this series
The experience tells me the Nuggests will win but the grit and hunger the Wolves have tells me It's possible they could upset Denver. Only thing that will make this series better is if Jim Ross was commentating
Hi there. Its your time travelling friend from the future. Just checking to let you know that the wolves did win this one. They won games 2, 3, 5, and 6. And ultimately won the chip by beating the Celtics in 7 games in the Finals. Cheers! .....and yeah, start digging that bunker.
Ant is built for a game 7 on someone elses court.
This is the true finals.
All Lakers Are Wolves Fan Wolves In 7 LETS GO MINNESOTA
Womp womp. 😂😂😂 Murray hita a shot. Again and again
understandable...L.A got our OG team name, but we have Showtime 2.0..jump on that bandwagon lakers fans.
Bird vs Jordan 2.0
Nuggets in 7
If denver beats the wolves then everybody on the Ant bandwagon (all the media naming him the new MJ) MUST call Jokić the best center ever
Nuggets didn't seem hungry in the LA series, thats enough for them to drop this seriee
They relaxed and their focus was on this series. Dont underestimate the Champs.
They just got bored with beating the lakers 12 out of 13 times.
Wolves just gotta make sure they dominate the non jokic minutes . As a wolves fan I think Denver wins the series but as long as we extend the series to 6 or 7 then it is what it is . Still have trouble trusting Kat in the playoffs I know ant will go crazy & win us a few games but can Kat avoid foul trouble & contribute like a max player? I have doubts . Wolves need the bench to play well in this one especially Naz he was bad in that sun's series
Neither team really played that well in the first round. Who is gonna step up first. Wolves have the better team overall. Denver has the best player in the world the deep playoff experience and home court. Wolves in 5.
I think we can all agree as pure hoop watchers whoever wins this series will win the chip, right? It’s quite unfortunate for Boston that nobody in the East can play them tough outside of possibly the Magic because of the gritty basketball that’s played over there. The Celtics have developed such poor habits that that will bite them against the likes of DEN/MIN. I
Payton Watson gonna be one to watch. I could see him matching up on Ant and causing problems
Him and CB were really good during the regular season. Hoping Denver wins but man Ant has that Killer mentality of Kobe and MJ so its for sure gonna be a 6-7 game series. Cant wait XD
Don’t forget Big Jelly
Who is better...antman or luka magic...
Jokić!
TIMBERWOLVES WIN IN#6
TNT already counting that Saturdays ratings money. The most must watch, cannot not watch round 2 game 1 in a generation.
this is the true WCF, whoever wins this will go to the finals. Thunder is also good but lack playoff experience compared to them
They also lack size against both these teams.
@@Gdfsandozthey have chet hologrem
@@TheKing60210that dude is 150 pounds
The two best teams in the NBA.
Timberwolves in 6 this is a bad match this is a bad match up for Denver
Truly a grown-man series. I see the winner coming out of the west. However, I believe Denver will take it in 6 or 7.
Minny......it's time
lakers vs nuggets was not a tough series for the nuggets get real lol
Denver's not going to start out slow the coach will have them ready they understand what's at stake they know that that the Lakers thing was a warm up but I believe that they're going to really be locked in even more against Minnesota and not you're kind of underestimating how good the Lakers were they were actually a lot better than what people expected and I can't stand the Lakers they would be much more focused now that they're going further when they first when they play against Minnesota because they understand this is serious and they understand they got a really deep and play even better they know what they need to do I think they'll be fine
Nuggets in 5, cmon let's be real now. The Suns were just that bad.
Really? Minnesota matches up with Denver at literally every position, and they have a better bench.
Denver has too much experience. Minnesota does not have that. Kat will choke. Edwards will play well and Gobert will be 50/50. Denver wins in 6
My thoughts exactly.
We honestly don’t know that. This series is gonna be extremely unpredictable and there WILL be an upset.
Whoever win this series, will win the chip 🎉
Timberqolves in 6
Wolves in 6!
Minnesota has NO ANSWERS!!!! none"" for jamal " the joker" Gordon or Mpj and off the bench Peyton Watson cancels out Naz " you can look at the blocks that the last game where Denver beat Minnesota by nine points and they were actually up by 16 so the game was not as close as the final score indicated, Denver was up by 16 points and 14 late in the last 3 minutes of that game or 4 minutes of the game and Peyton Watson had six blocks in that game, four of the six blocks that Peyton had were against nasri it was amazing I mean just totally snuffed him out and just oh wow surprise him and then Christian Braun who is ridiculous dunk right in the face of Rudy no fear very strong Christians are very strong man very strong and he's quick and also the defensive plays at Christian has played has been amazing Christian has been amazing on defense as has peyton, as mentioned Justin holiday has been a very nice surprise he's a veteran and he's been a very nice surprise Off the Bench can't forget about Justin and Reggie is actually picked up his game that's right Reggie Jackson has actually gotten better in the playoffs and done very well and that's not all they've been going 9 deep but they could go 10 Deep or more will they still got Zeke nnaji that they haven't used much but he's still available and they've used DJ when they can and when needed so there you go you got a lot of that and then they can also bring in Julian if they need to or Bryant if needed there's there's more I haven't mentioned but that's what I'm saying is that Minnesota does not have answers for the players I mentioned on the flip side, on the flip side Denver has plenty of answers for what Minnesota throws at them and I forgot to mention kcp so yeah Denver's got plenty of answers and Denver has the Killer Instinct that they can go to Minnesota is learning that Killer Instinct they're not quite there yet but they will be I believe probably next year I think Minnesota's got a better chance to win the title next year I think this year Denver still just a little too good and Denver will beat them in six games but yeah because Denver has Killer Instinct Denver is a little bit better at the attention to detail, Minnesota is definitely getting better at the attention to detail they definitely improved and they're going to be there I believe next year right now though like I said Denver is still just a little bit better at the attention to detail in big moments and Denver is the most clutch team in those big moments that's why I say Denver in six games
I want it to be Minnesota vs. Boston in the finals, but I have a bad feeling Minnesota will not win that series 😬
Nuggets in 6.
Right
Am a Nuggets fan. It will be tough. But I hope Nuggets continue their streak for the 2nd year🎉🎉🎉
Hope so. It depends a lot on Jamal's injury
Imagine oif cheese was potatoes
Wolves in 5
The winner of this series is going to win the championship
I'm more than confident Wolves will pull it up on 5.
Let's let's make one thing clear the as much as I hate the Lakers the Lakers were a good a very good team that shows you how good the Lakers were as much as I cannot stand them it shows you how good they were they would have given Minnesota the exact same problems I assure you of that anybody in the comments that doesn't know that is clueless now they would have probably lost to Minnesota the same way but I think that the Lakers double-digit wins and we're winning against the Lakers but it generally was pretty close that's why I'm saying the Lakers would have pushed Minnesota to six games before falling most likely in six
everyone counting okc out and nothings happened yet the suns looked butt the nuggets looked butt against one of the worser teams in the west the mavs have gone back and forth with the worst version of this super team clips okc is top 5 in offense and defense those are the teams that win chips fyi
You make decent content but more basketball visuals and less shots of you would improve dynamics.
Jokic repeat!
Denver in 6 games mark my word watch
Who wins here will be a champ 100%
who do you think wins, and in how many rounds? i think nuggets are winning this in seven game series
They are gonna let Jokic score and lock everyone else like the Suns series
If you watch basketball & have watched these two teams all yr & in the playoffs it’s no way u believe ant’s recent surge is more reliable late im games in jamal & jokic’s 2 man game😂
This is the series of the year wish it was the championship 😂. I dont think theres a matchup im more excited for unless the bucks win out and get giannis back then nuggs vs bucks or wolves vs bucks would be great
Lakers were cheaters 27-9 FT game5 against Denver
Well, the Wolves just won Game 1 in Denver … 🐺😊
This should be the NBA final ❤
And another CC who failed to realize.. the 3 point win Denver had over the Wolves?
Without KAT, Gobert AND Naz.
Other loss, no KAT (which you did mention)
Minnesota absolutely dominated them in the regular season.
Keep on sleeping on the Wolves, when they have the guy who built this team DIRECTLY to take out the Denver team who he also built, TC.
knicks in 6 baby