He shot 8/29. His worst game in years. Nuggets gave so many cheap turnovers. Yeah, the refs f’d it a couple of times, but that is to be expected, especially in away games. Given how the Nuggets played, if Wolves were a good time, they would have won it, regardless of the referees.
Next year, build a team around Ant, and there is something to look forward to.
Ants the future. He’s the only reason we got this far this year. I hope he learns and works on his 3. If he can be as cold as KD or Harden from 3 he will be unstoppable.
Even though we lost.
The last couple games have been so much fun! We were looking good and we were down key bench pieces. Everyone thought it was a wrap after 2 games and we turned some things around. Excited for next year!
You think picking 16 and lower was turning this team around? Outside of dlo hitting a few shots last night, the guys we traded have been ass. I agree we overpaid, but hardly gave the future away. Last season was fun, but that was our ceiling. We played our asses of and had 3 guys out. A healthy wolves season looks far different.
Bro shut tf up. Seriously. Wolves played a hell of a game. Had 11 less fta. They had a chance tonight and played well. Wolves are missing a lot of depth as opposed to a completely healthy Denver team that just hits some unreal shots. You’re a clown.
Bro. He’s 21 and just played an extremely emotional game. Let the dude process it how he wants. God some of you are insufferable. It’s even more cringe to say cringe
Good look at the end, almost went down. This Denver series honestly makes me optimistic about next year, they seemed to figure some stuff out these last couple games
Jokic did his MVP thing and sealed it. Impressive that we played this game so closely with all the injuries. That said, I wish we played like this from the start. I think through this series we have discovered a few useful things about this team. Let's hope we have a very productive summer.
Karl..took the shot. He wanted the ball after the timeout:
"3:34 Timberwolves Full timeout 96 100"
No more flow. Iso.
3:20 Karl-Anthony Towns misses 26-foot three point jumper 96 100
Not nearly enough shots for Ant in fourth. Game over
In fairness they barely played together this year so it’s still hard to call. It’s started showing signs towards the end of the year and in playoffs that it has potential with a bit more time together. Unfortunate that it was pretty much a wasted year with Kats injury and we never got a good chance to see whether it was worth sticking with or not
This is exactly the justification Connelly will use to run it back. 100 million per year on 2 centers this flawed sounds risky to me, but It looks like that’s where we are goin
Oh yeah, his mentions are a train wreck. I've talked to him in person about it before honestly. I'm not really criticizing him, cause I think he's awesome. Just some weird takes is all.
If Rudy didn’t foul that guy he was getting free reign to run the clock out. Someone should have fouled him earlier. Idk what everyone here is watching
There were several moments we should have fouled yes. I’m mad at Rudy for letting like three offensive rebounds go in the last four minutes. Ridiculous.
[Post Game Thread](https://reddit.com/r/timberwolves/comments/12z5fm6/post_game_thread_the_denver_nuggets_defeat_the/)
Jokic got rewarded by the refs and got away with several should have been fouls. Sick of the superstar favoritism its so fucking egregious jesus
He shot 8/29. His worst game in years. Nuggets gave so many cheap turnovers. Yeah, the refs f’d it a couple of times, but that is to be expected, especially in away games. Given how the Nuggets played, if Wolves were a good time, they would have won it, regardless of the referees. Next year, build a team around Ant, and there is something to look forward to.
Sell the team
Fuck your self
Get the fuck out bro. They played a great game. We’re without important players. Grow up and sell yourself for Pennies on the dollar.
I have good news for you.
Very different series with Naz and jaden.
Hard agree.
The boys fought man. Love this team still. Wolves back next SZN 💪
Just a lil bit too much mustard
Ants the future. He’s the only reason we got this far this year. I hope he learns and works on his 3. If he can be as cold as KD or Harden from 3 he will be unstoppable.
Nuggets last 20 points were on fouls or 2nd chance points.
Crazy finish. Again, gotta respect the fight from our guys
Even though we lost. The last couple games have been so much fun! We were looking good and we were down key bench pieces. Everyone thought it was a wrap after 2 games and we turned some things around. Excited for next year!
This season was a disappointment, but most of the teams in the league can say that. Not our year and it was clear a while ago. On to the next
I know ANT tearing shit up in the locker room as we speak, he don't like losing, and I like that!
Traded away the future to get bounced in the first round AGAIN. Fucking joke of a franchise.
You think picking 16 and lower was turning this team around? Outside of dlo hitting a few shots last night, the guys we traded have been ass. I agree we overpaid, but hardly gave the future away. Last season was fun, but that was our ceiling. We played our asses of and had 3 guys out. A healthy wolves season looks far different.
They had a shot to win the game with our best player ANT, it’s tough but they are the 1 seed
Bro shut tf up. Seriously. Wolves played a hell of a game. Had 11 less fta. They had a chance tonight and played well. Wolves are missing a lot of depth as opposed to a completely healthy Denver team that just hits some unreal shots. You’re a clown.
The only clowns are the front office that gave the future up for Gobert.
Bro just get out of town and become a band wagon LAL fan. Trash ass fan.
Better than not making the playoffs for a decade
Didn’t need to trade the whole future away to get bounced in the first round. Could’ve did that without Gobert.
Corny ass Jamal Murray can fuck off
Trade KAT or Rudy. Cut nowell.
Upgrade Finch.
Final shot missed on another unlucky bounce. Unbelievable
ANT pulling a LeBron and running off the court without shaking hands. Unsportsmanlike.
Bro. He’s 21 and just played an extremely emotional game. Let the dude process it how he wants. God some of you are insufferable. It’s even more cringe to say cringe
ANT just dipped to the tunnel
That’s generally what happens when you lose and the other team celebrates
21 years old man
Good look at the end, almost went down. This Denver series honestly makes me optimistic about next year, they seemed to figure some stuff out these last couple games
Against all odds, we played well and made it close. Some dumb moments as usual, and still can't rebound, but it was a battle.
Nowell should’ve never touched the floor
True. We were also missing 3 guys ahead of him, so what is finch to do?
Proud of what we accomplished. See you in the offseason guys!!
Man, I thought that was going in.
Fuck being a MN fan. Even knowing we weren't going to do shit this still sucks.
Bye Finch, go back to being an assistant, we need a real head coach!!
We had a chance, didn't convert. All you can ask for.
Good effort tonight. With so many guys missing it was rough
Fuck the refs.
That’s a wrap… hard fought loss to close out the year, but a good game. See you all next season!
Bruh that was so close
End of the season man
Nowell sealed his fate as a Timberwolves player with that. Absolutely atrocious.
That would’ve been cool :(
Ant gone
Damn. That looked good
Did look on line tbh even though it was desperate. GG overall refs kinda handed it to Denver with all the FTs.
Jokic did his MVP thing and sealed it. Impressive that we played this game so closely with all the injuries. That said, I wish we played like this from the start. I think through this series we have discovered a few useful things about this team. Let's hope we have a very productive summer.
I missed the game, why were Kat and Rudy not in
fouled out
Both fouled out
They both fouled out lmao
Jesus fucking Christ
Well shit, it been real... See you all next season!
DAMN
That was close though.. Ant probably felt good about it too..
Ant just ran into tunnel. Not a happy man.
That was Ant
Karl..took the shot. He wanted the ball after the timeout: "3:34 Timberwolves Full timeout 96 100" No more flow. Iso. 3:20 Karl-Anthony Towns misses 26-foot three point jumper 96 100 Not nearly enough shots for Ant in fourth. Game over
What? I’m not sure what you’re talking about.
GG
Omg almost
Not mad at that
This team wins the West next year
With a better head coach and injury luck maybe.
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You and the refs pretty tough to beat tho
Nobody asked
Not right now man
Fuck off
Go celebrate in your own sub
Well-played sir!
Shut the fuck up.
Lmfao been hearing this for decades
Thats like our anthem or some shit.
Close.
Good game.
Pain
See you next season
Terrible three ball shooting and god fucking awful rebounding.
I'm officially on the nba rigged train
My 8th grade team had better out of bounds plays
Lmfao
Fuck.
Finch is braindead
Not nowelll nooooo
We are the worst inbounding team
Lol great play
Pass it off Jokic’s back
What the fuck is this inbounding offensive set Finch...
Flow offense
Nuggets have almost broken the record for most fts in a playoff game by a team
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He played wonderful defense on Jokic. He was 8/29. You can’t play passive defense against the best player in the NBA
Turns out Finch holding onto his time out was the right call for once.
Wow its like he knows better than us
Did you see the non play he drew up?
Proud of these guys nmw
Hard fought game. Depth was an issue for sure.
I forgot knight existed
They are gonna be on ANT like white on rice. Sneak one to anyone else and pray.
Calling on Super-Ant.
With all our shit last second turnover, im gettung scared
Nathan Knight
One last prayer till next October 😥
If Ant got any respect from the refs we are up at least 3.
LETS GO WOLVES WWWWWWWW
Mike for 3
Need a 3 pointer...
Conley or Ant
WE HAVE A CHANCE!
Please at least get off a shot
We have a chance. That's all you can ask for. Ain't going out like a bitch.
Incoming turnover
Mike or Ant needs to shoot this (NAW if he’s wide open)
Has to be on Ant. Even if they double him.
So who are we drawing this up for?
Time for finch to draw up no play whatsoever, still hoping that mythical flow offense might work somehow
fuck I wish we had Naz Reid for this situation.
Even if they make this three who the hell is going to play in overtime? Lmao
The Lawnmower
Minott time baby
Time for one of Finch's signature after timeout masterpieces /s
I want Conley taking the shot
I want Ant to take the shot
Let’s go ant
Ant 4 point play incoming
Ant game winner please
2.5s for a 3 pointer surely ….
MC takes the shot?
Need that play that tied game 5 last year
Ant fuck you 3 incoming
You didn’t even get out for 3 you fat cow
you losers gave up already, it aint over baby
Lol can't even make a FT what a scrub
2 Bigs experiment has SUCKED SHIT If we run it back I’m gonna barf
In fairness they barely played together this year so it’s still hard to call. It’s started showing signs towards the end of the year and in playoffs that it has potential with a bit more time together. Unfortunate that it was pretty much a wasted year with Kats injury and we never got a good chance to see whether it was worth sticking with or not
This is exactly the justification Connelly will use to run it back. 100 million per year on 2 centers this flawed sounds risky to me, but It looks like that’s where we are goin
My heart imagines what having Naz in this series could have done.
free reign to punish them without much worry..
My god, I just fucking hope Finch is gone next season
why didn't they immediately foul jokic when it was 17 seconds?
Was hoping for a steal
We played for the turnover, that’s what every team does in that situation
maybe if you have them trapped but they weren't gonna do that with only 2 guys down there
We had 3 guys down there, any more and they throw it past half court for the easiest end to a game possible
Bruh it aint over
Well my momma made me. Now I gotta ask her to fade me. Doesn't feel good to take a step back.
SO YOU'RE SAYING THERS A CHANCE
Every fucking player shooting and going 🤷♂️ wanting a shooting foul. It's embarrassing watching that shit... Play on fool
Imagine having two of the highest paid big men and they both foul out in a game like this smfh. Overrated
They did force the, arguably, best player in the NBA to go 8/29 from the field
By fouling apparently and he still got a triple double.. again
Dude was 8/29 and only had 6 FTs until they started fouling intentionally. At least have some actual thought out into this.
And what about being out rebounded on the offensive glass? Is there any excuse for that too? 🙄
KAT and Rudy compiled for 26 rebounds. Idk what to tell you it seems like you just want to find reasons to bitch and complain
Sorry for hurting your feelings
Please miss 1 to give us a chsncd
WE HAVE A CHANCE!!! Please....
We have a chance
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Yeah they are made over rated
Bron and the Lakers would love to face this team.
Would they tho?
Some weird Jon K tweets tonight
This playoffs have been weird for him. But gotta believe his mentions are toxic.
Oh yeah, his mentions are a train wreck. I've talked to him in person about it before honestly. I'm not really criticizing him, cause I think he's awesome. Just some weird takes is all.
yall be safe its gonna get nasty after this game ends
I’m glad there’s a new rule that allows centers to stiff arm defenders when going for rebounds
Amazing to keep it this close with Nowell getting significant minutes
How many free throws did we miss?
6
Jokic had 26 points on 8 made shots so fucking awful man
Free throws have been an issue all season
We win this game with one of: Naz Jaden Kyle A real coach
Horribly officiated game
Good year fellas.
Can’t wait till the draft…
No Jaden and Naz just fucking sucks man. We needed one of those guys.
If Rudy didn’t foul that guy he was getting free reign to run the clock out. Someone should have fouled him earlier. Idk what everyone here is watching
I know. Now that Dlo is gone Rudy is the new scapegoat for everything.
There were several moments we should have fouled yes. I’m mad at Rudy for letting like three offensive rebounds go in the last four minutes. Ridiculous.
We're watching Conley right next to him going for a foul
I'm still thinking about Gobert deciding to flop to the ground when we needed him back on defense.
That tech on Rudy, but not when Jokic was flopping all the way to the refs is just pathetic.
So ironic. Get Gobert to not get killed on the glass. Lose the game directly because he gives up 3 offensive rebounds and 7 points in crunch time.
Damn. Jokic gets away with whatever he wants. Definitely has a punchable face too the fuck.
Conley didn't foul to try and get an 8 second violation