The Minnesota Timberwolves respond with a 19-points comeback to even the series VS the Denver Nuggets on the road
- Stefanos Avraamidis
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
The Minnesota Timberwolves withstood the pressure and countered a 19-points Denver Nuggets lead to even the series (DEN-MIN: 1-1). Anthony Edwards (30 PTS, 10 REB) and Julius Randle (24 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST) led the comeback. Jamal Murray scored 30 points and Nikola Jokic finished with a near tiple-double (24 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST), though it was not enough as Timberwolves fought back to take Game 2 on the road.
Anthony Edwards in "Beast Mode"
Anthony Edwards made a conscious tactical adjustment to stop settling for jumpers and start attacking the rim. Coach Chris Finch noted that Edwards recognized the need to get "downhill", using his athleticism to penetrate Denver's interior defense. This shift not only got him to the line, but also collapsed the defense, opening up the floor to his teammates.
High-Pressure Perimeter Defense
The Timberwolves' defensive scheme tightened significantly, forcing the Nuggets' star duo, Jokic-Murray, to a combined 2-for-12 shooting in the 4th quarter, exposing Denver's dependence on their performances. Minnesota utilized aggressive defense to disrupt Denver's rhythm, forcing the Nuggets to settle for contested shots rather than their usual high-percentage looks.
Throwback: The "Ghost" of the 20-Point Comeback
In 2024 NBA Playoffs, Minnesota's Game 7 comeback vs the, then defending champions, Nuggets was the largest in NBA history for a Game 7 proving they belong in the elite teams of the Western Conference. In the 2026 series using the same "never say die" attitude, Minnesota haunt a Denver team that is still searching for an answer to Wolves' physicality.
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