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re: Thu NBA Playoffs, 3 Games on Tap. 3 can close out round 1

Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:14 pm to
Posted by Marktastic86
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:14 pm to
This has been one of the most impressive series I've ever watched when you consider how depleted Minnesota's roster is VS a fully healthy Denver team that's also been one of the best offenses in the league this season. As a neutral fan, it's been incredibly enjoyable to watch.
Posted by littleavery1948
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:15 pm to
Nikola CHOKEic
Posted by ATLienTiger
NOLA
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:16 pm to
Not having Gordon is big, but I get your point
Posted by rpg37
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Member since Sep 2008
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:16 pm to
This is the most unlikely win in MIN history! Go Wolves!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Dawgsontop34
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:18 pm to
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fully healthy Denver team


They are missing their 3rd best player fwiw
Posted by Splackavellie
Bayou
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:18 pm to
They were built specifically to beat Den. We will see how the rest of the playoffs go for them.
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:20 pm to
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They were built specifically to beat Den.


They were also built with a backcourt...and that is completely on the injury list. You know what I mean.
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:21 pm to
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Nikola CHOKEic

Has 28 points and is one rebound from a triple-double. I'm not even a fan of his, but that's a stupid comment.
Posted by TheWalrus
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:23 pm to
This game was on Murray being absolute dogshit.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:28 pm to
Murray didn’t have a single game in the playoffs where he shot above 45%.

For the totality of the series he shot 35.7% and took 21 shots a game. Not gonna work.
Posted by ATLienTiger
NOLA
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:35 pm to
Credit to McDaniels, he ate his lunch all series

and to a lesser degree Gobert as well. He made every game tough for Jokic

Denver can't run it back next year, this team simply isn't good enough.
Posted by RemouladeSawce
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:35 pm to
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Murray didn’t have a single game in the playoffs where he shot above 45%.

For the totality of the series he shot 35.7% and took 21 shots a game. Not gonna work.
When this is your 2nd best player (by far) you’re fricked. This isn’t rocket science. You can’t win playoff series with a Big 1

I think Jokic finishes the last 2 years on his contract and calls it a day. It’s increasingly evident how frustrated he is. The team around him is average at best and they replaced a coach he respected with a clown that is ideally about to be fired. And despite another season of being by far the best player on the planet, he’s about to see the highest individual accolade given to an inferior player again. I get why horses are more appealing
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 11:47 pm
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
22385 posts
Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:51 pm to
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Timberwolves now have more playoff wins in the last three seasons (22) than they had in the previous 34 seasons combined (21).

LINK
Posted by Frac the world
The Centennial State
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 5/1/26 at 1:01 am to
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I think Jokic finishes the last 2 years on his contract and calls it a day. It’s increasingly evident how frustrated he is. The team around him is average at best and they replaced a coach he respected with a clown that is ideally about to be fired. And despite another season of being by far the best player on the planet, he’s about to see the highest individual accolade given to an inferior player again. I get why horses are more appealing


Retard OKC fans who don’t know ball place this series at Jokic’s feet. But his supporting cast was arse water.

Jamal had 12 points on 4-17 shooting, trade his arse. Christian Braun? 3 points. Valancuinas and Hardaway? arse

You’ve got to blow it up for everyone except Jokic and Peyton Watson at this point.

Trade Jamal, which I’ve asked for the past 3 years btw. Trade AG as much as I love him he can’t stay healthy.

There’s a still a window as long as Jokic is the best player in the world. He needs help though and this roster ain’t it.
Posted by Frac the world
The Centennial State
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 5/1/26 at 1:03 am to
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VS a fully healthy Denver team


I’m not taking away from Minnesota, but with how they are built, AG is absolutely crucial for the Nuggets against them and he was hurt the whole series.

Not to mention Peyton Watson who was putting up 25 a game in January-February. That’s not taking away from Minny who was hurt too, just making a note of it
Posted by Translator
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Posted on 5/1/26 at 1:41 am to
As bad as the Hawks score was, they would've had another 30 dropped on them if Trae was still with the team.
Posted by hoopsgalore
Chicago
Member since Nov 2013
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Posted on 5/1/26 at 3:17 am to
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I’m not taking away from Minnesota, but with how they are built, AG is absolutely crucial for the Nuggets against them and he was hurt the whole series.


Ant came into the series with same injury as Curry btw. Missed 3.5 weeks near end of the season.

Both teams were shorthanded, but Wolves completely compounded when Ayo was announced out and Finch sat Bones pretty quickly with his own knee injury. Fortunately, TJ Shannon is a bucket getter and Jaylen Clark has seen time in the rotation.

Wolves had no business winning this game, but they have a deep stable of wings/guards.
Posted by Pimphand
Member since Sep 2021
5179 posts
Posted on 5/1/26 at 4:38 am to
I guess one out of 3 isn't bad when the 1 you did pick was the biggest playoff manhandling I can remember watching.

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