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Wolves survive dramatic overtime to beat Nuggets in Game 4, extend series back to Denver

MINNEAPOLIS – The ice in Anthony Edwards’ veins got colder than a Minnesota deep freeze.

The Denver Post

Timberwolves hold off Nuggets to stay alive, Warriors edge Kings

San Francisco (AFP) - Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, including a three-point dagger with 11.5 seconds left, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 114-108 in overtime Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs.

AFP

Nuggets take 3-0 lead over Timberwolves, Knicks dominate Cavs

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Denver Nuggets, fueled by a Nikola Jokic triple-double, beat Minnesota 120-111 on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference playoff series as the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks notched big home wins.

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Despite Anthony Edwards' 36 points, Timberwolves fall to Denver and trail 3-0 in playoff series

MINNEAPOLIS — Through three games in this series, a team with championship aspirations has shown the Minnesota Timberwolves just how far it has to go to become a serious basketball team.

Tribune News Service

Michael Porter Jr.’s 4th-quarter eruption, Jamal Murray’s 40-point night give Nuggets 2-0 lead

Three-letter chants have been commonplace at Ball Arena this season, only this one sounded different.

The Denver Post

La Velle E. Neal III: In mile-high blowout, Wolves show they may not anything left

This is what it looks like when an eighth seed — or tenth seed or whatever low seed you believe the Timberwolves are — goes up against a top seed.

Tribune News Service

Milwaukee Bucks sweating on Giannis Antetokounmpo fitness after horror injury

Eastern Conference No.1 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, face a nervous wait over the fitness of star man Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Greek Freak was injured in Game One of their Play-Off game with the Miami Heat

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Jamal Murray, Nuggets throttle T-Wolves in resounding Game 1 win

Christian Braun’s smile was icier than a Minnesota lake in December.

The Denver Post

Nikola Jokic hits back amid MVP criticism as history-making treble looms for star center

The usually quiet two-time reigning MVP issued a savage response to some comments from a former NBA champion regarding the Denver Nuggets' chances in round one of the playoffs

Daily Mirror

Three-way MVP race on as NBA confirm regular season awards shortlists

The race for the NBA MVP regular season award has heated up as the finalists were confirmed on the eve of the playoffs commencing with the winner set to be announced next week

Daily Mirror

NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties

The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in

The Guardian - US

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

Many basketball buffs aren't giving the Denver Nuggets much of a chance to reach their first NBA Finals despite being the top seed in the Western Conference

The Independent UK

Paul George shows love to Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, compares playmaking to Magic Johnson

In a new podcast, Clippers star Paul George says young #Rockets center Alperen Sengun shows playmaking flashes that remind him of several NBA legends, including Magic Johnson.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray admits injured thumb still hampering him on verge of playoffs

DENVER — Jamal Murray’s waited to be back in the postseason spotlight since the Bubble.

The Denver Post

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Early NBA MVP voting as Joel Embiid battles Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic's reign as NBA MVP is set to be over as Joel Embiid has been heavily favoured by early voters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also expected to miss out

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Gauging the Sixers’ championship chances ahead of their playoff opener against the Nets

It’s that time of year again, right? Crush the Nets in five starting this weekend, then get a lethal dose of the Celtics. I mean, tell me why I should believe in this Sixers team.

The Denver Post

Nuggets’ reserves handle Kings, snapping three-game losing streak in regular-season finale

DENVER — It didn’t matter that the No. 1 seed had long been sealed, or that all of Denver’s normal starters were in street clothes on Sunday afternoon.

The Denver Post

Nuggets fall to Jazz in road finale as starters watch fourth quarter

SALT LAKE CITY — Motivation can be a cruel and fickle mistress.

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Clippers down Trail Blazers to close in on NBA playoff berth

Los Angeles (AFP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and Norman Powell added 23 off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 136-125 to edge closer to an NBA playoff berth on Saturday.

The Denver Post

Down five starters, Nuggets fight but fall to full-strength Suns

PHOENIX – Ish Smith looked up at Kevin Durant, not in awe of the size or talent discrepancy between the two, but eager to get on with the competition.

The Denver Post

Mark Kiszla: Is this Denver team ready for championship fight, or are they chicken Nuggets?

After an eight-year experiment in extreme basketball patience, the Nuggets have 10 scant days to grow up and become a legitimate championship contender.

Daily Mirror

NBA MVP race declared "over" after Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers performance

Doc Rivers and James Harden endorse Joel Embiid claims to win a maiden MVP award after centre stars with 52-point showing in Philadelphia 76ers victory over Boston Celtics

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group

In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

The Denver Post

Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against Rockets

HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic wandered over to his chair on the visiting bench and tossed his towel down in frustration.

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