McDaniels Labels Nuggets 'All Bad Defenders' After Rally
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Denver. On Monday night in Game 2 of the NBA first-round series, the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 119-114; forward Jaden McDaniels, who scored 14 points and had three assists, said the Nuggets were 'all bad defenders,' naming Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray among those he listed.
Minneapolis. The victory evened the series 1-1 and sends the teams to Minnesota for Game 3 on Thursday; Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Denver's Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 15 rebounds and Jamal Murray 30. Denver's late scoring slump and McDaniels' comments frame tactical questions for the upcoming matchup.
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Timeline
- 1. Nuggets win Game 1 of the first-round series.
- 2. Monday night: Timberwolves rally from 19 down to win Game 2, 119-114 in Denver.
- 3. Jaden McDaniels publicly calls the Nuggets 'all bad defenders' after Game 2.
- 4. Game statistics recorded: Edwards 30/10; Jokic 24/15; Murray 30.
- 5. Series is tied 1-1 and shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Thursday.
Why it matters
If you're a basketball fan, this series is heating up. McDaniels' comments might fuel the Nuggets' defense in Game 3. Watch for how Denver responds on Thursday. If you're in Minnesota, consider catching the game live for some high-stakes action.
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