McDaniels Labels Nuggets 'All Bad Defenders' After Rally
PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2026, 3:58 AM ET
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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.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Nuggets win Game 1 of the first-round series.
- Monday night: Timberwolves rally from 19 down to win Game 2, 119-114 in Denver.
- Jaden McDaniels publicly calls the Nuggets 'all bad defenders' after Game 2.
- Game statistics recorded: Edwards 30/10; Jokic 24/15; Murray 30.
- Series is tied 1-1 and shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Thursday.
News Intelligence
- If you're a basketball fan, this series is heating up. McDaniels' comments might fuel the Nuggets' defense in Game
- 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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The Minnesota Timberwolves benefited through a tied series, regained momentum, and increased confidence ahead of Game 3; players such as Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels received attention for leading the comeback.
The Denver Nuggets suffered reputational criticism for defensive lapses and a late-game scoring slump; the loss and public comments add pressure before Game 3 in Minnesota.
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