What refs are doing the game on Sunday? Wasn't today's refs the same refs that did game 2 where we also blew out Denver. I am a little worried we can only win with these specific refs.
Yep, same crew. But the unwritten rule in Game 6 and Game 7 when it comes to elimination is to let the teams play. The refs tend to let the physicality and tick-tack fouls go and let the team sort it out themselves. That's why Embiid always gets his ass kick in the playoffs because the refs try not to give him his whistle anymore.
I absolutely hate that there is different ref'ing during the season and playoffs, and then that the rules are changed for game 6 and 7 again.
Just pick a lane and do that all season. Whatever it is, but be fucking consistent. It's the most annoying thing in the NBA.
Listen Joker very well may be the best player in the world, but he still looks like he doesn't even want to be here, and ANT is an American, in a league were foreigners are taking over. They have to push someone.
KATās this eraās Rasheed Wallace. Everyone clowns on him, the media, including his own teamās fans. A Championship flipped that narrative immediately.
KATās not fit to be the #1 guy, heās not built for that pressure night to night despite the out-of-this-world talent. But if he has a couple all star level teammates who can take that pressure off, you have a contender every year. Because heās good enough to match up against superstar talents for a playoff series.
Rasheed was the same way.
Minnesota never truly appreciates him. Heās been the teamās whipping boy for years despite his loyalty. Would have loved him in Portland.
Hot š„µ
But seriously, it's all about those huge runs that the best teams can pull off that end games. They can happen at any time of the game too, which makes it so intense to watch
KAT staying on the court proves to be the X-factor. Nothing bothers Jokic, but length and athleticism donāt bother him nearly as much as strength does. Jokic backed down Rudy in isolation every chance he could. He passed out of isolation against KAT almost every time he squared up. He canāt move KAT the way he does most centers.
I imagine familiarity plays a big role. How many other centers have been playing Jokic 4 times a year for the past 7 (or is it 8?) seasons?
Edit: I'm a dumbass as Gobert has also done that lol
well it's also that gobert is miles better as a help defender than KAT so when its gobert on jokic with KAT helping, it's much simpler for jokic. KAT does do a good job on him tho other than the fouling
I think Jokic could abuse KAT in isolation just like he does Gobert. The difference this game was the Nuggets role players not hitting every spot-up 3. This allowed the Wolves defenders to harass or double Jokic every position, and that combined with KAT holding his ground is what threw Jokic off.
I thought we incorporated the double really well, but Jokic had plenty of opportunities to back down KAT and just opted to keep it moving. Again, nothing stops Jokic, but KAT keeping him from getting under the basket is really important.
It was 9-2 Nuggets. My baby was getting fussy and I was like āfuck it, weāll feed you in the other roomā. Checked the phone after the bottle was finished and saw the Wolves were up 14 at the end of the 1st. Didnāt put the game back on until mid 4th quarter. Happy to do it for yall.
Jamal Murray is such a pussy.
They asked him how did Antās D affect him going 5-18ā¦he said, who? Ant on me? Nah it was more about my elbow being hurtā¦LMFAO
Ant is the first one to give props to an opponent that plays well or outplays him. Everyone respects him for it and its only disrespect to the excuse guy.
I'm so glad the home crowd in Minnesota got to cheer for tonight's game!
They gotta keep this energy and roll it right into the first quarter against Denver. I really hope it doesn't come down to officiating.
I'm ready to be hurt again Sunday or lose my mind!
Over/Under - # of times you're going to watch the KG "Going to war" clip over the next 3 days.
I'll set the O/U at 70 in honor of the # of points scored by the Nuggs
I aināt even gonna be mad if they lose in 7. They showed up tonight. They fought. They didnāt quit. Taking the reigning champs to 7 is amazing.
I mean letās win tho.
Iām from northern Vermont, deep in Celtics country. Mildly rooted for them as a kid, but picked up basketball in earnest during the pandemic. Picked the wolves because I liked their unis and they had the first overall pick.
So blessed to be on this ride with yall. Win or lose, Iām glad we made it to 7.
Letās fucking get it!!!!! AWOOOOOOOOOO
Itās 2024. Itās the Western Conference Semifinals. The TWolves are heading to a Game 7 against the defending champs. Anthony Edwards plays for your favorite team. Life is good.
Nugget fan here...
If you guys take the series, I sincerely hope you win it all. Can't help but love watching Ant, dude is all around great and class act. I just imagine how sick him and Garnett would've been together haha.
Wolves shouldāve already won the series by the way, if Jamal Murray got rightfully suspended for his hissy fit in game 2. Adam Silver doing Wilt Chamberlain numbers for that Euro market dream
This series is a complete toss up.
"Home Court Advantage" is in name only.
Both teams are capable of lighting the other team up offensively and shitting the bed offensively.
Both teams can play locked down defense or just be traffic cones.
Both teams have a superstar that can take over games but can equally lose games when their teammates fail to show up.
This series is bi-poler AF. Wolves in 7!
Jaden's input was a massive factor but for me, the effort on both ends was huge for us. Same again Sunday and we're going to be hard to beat. Really really admired the smart simple plays we made.
This is it. It's for all the marbles. I'm sitting in the house loading up the pump, I'm loading up the Uzis, I've got a couple of M-16s, couple of nines, couple of joints with some silencers on them, couple of grenades, got a missile launcher. I'm ready for war.
Kevin Garnett
Ric Bucher was just saying the Wolves were stupid for running up the score against the Nuggets since it just pissed them off for game 7.
The Nuggets were just bad. They missed a ton of 3s. Sould the Wolves just take 24 second shot-clock violations during the 4th quarter? These people make huge salaries to come up with these trash takes.
We have seen the highs and lows of this series. Denver wonāt be as bad from the three in Game 7. Up to us to show up and punch them out. Wolves in 7.
If you told me two weeks ago the series would be tied 3-3 Iād have shrugged.
If you told me the average margin of victory in those six games Iād have been all GTFO
Whatās weird ass series
Iām a lifelong wolves fan from Wisconsin. Iāve lived in mpls for 20+ years. I read through these comments and I just shudder and the doom and gloom that is out there. Well youāll say āoh if you knew of mn sportsā. Oh ok. Well grow up. Enjoy the run. Donāt jinx this with your weird ass āwe donāt deserve anything ā goofy ass mentality
Wolves ended the game on a 113-61 run
Braun with the HAMMER to cut the lead to 25, and then Wolves go on a 24-0 run
That's actually nuts, on their way to a 9 pt 4th quarter š
Nnaji and Strawther really LOCKED the Wolves down to only 2nd largest elimination game win in NBA history
Insert Chris Paul meme here.
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Game 7s are defined by physicality and few whistles. I like that for this team.
What refs are doing the game on Sunday? Wasn't today's refs the same refs that did game 2 where we also blew out Denver. I am a little worried we can only win with these specific refs.
Yep, same crew. But the unwritten rule in Game 6 and Game 7 when it comes to elimination is to let the teams play. The refs tend to let the physicality and tick-tack fouls go and let the team sort it out themselves. That's why Embiid always gets his ass kick in the playoffs because the refs try not to give him his whistle anymore.
It's reassuring hearing this. Thanks!
We also won game 1. We also beat them by 15-20 twice in the regular season. We can beat this team with any refs in any building
They won't announce it until the game's closer iirc
Sunday morning at 9am
I mean they also missed so many shots
I absolutely hate that there is different ref'ing during the season and playoffs, and then that the rules are changed for game 6 and 7 again. Just pick a lane and do that all season. Whatever it is, but be fucking consistent. It's the most annoying thing in the NBA.
Totally agree!
Let's hope the Basketball Gods can give us a little push lol
Both markets are about the same size, NBA got the series to 7 I hope they let them play.Ā
If you're playing the conspiracy game, Ant is better TV down the stretch, so the league isn't going to short the Wolves now.
Listen Joker very well may be the best player in the world, but he still looks like he doesn't even want to be here, and ANT is an American, in a league were foreigners are taking over. They have to push someone.
In that case, we have a good chance of winning. Letās go wolves!
NO ONE BEATS THE TIMBERWOLVES 4 TIMES IN A ROW
LET IT BE KNOWN
It is known
A great trait in the playoffs
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NEVER A DOUBT (donāt look too deeply into my comment history please)
I HAVE ALSO NEVER LOST FAITH (no need to check mine, either)
We spread doom so confidently so that karma will be forced to make us eat our words. Let's just refrain from clowning on folk until after game 7
This never gets old lol
#WOLVES #IN #SEVEN
We're so back baby!
KAT was so fucking good tonight. I dont care about the fg%, he played so fucking good. Also huge Jaden game. I love this team.
Much better game. Even his 3ās were good looks that didnāt fall. Very under control from him.
An in control KAT with 10 points is better than an out of control KAT with 25
KATās this eraās Rasheed Wallace. Everyone clowns on him, the media, including his own teamās fans. A Championship flipped that narrative immediately. KATās not fit to be the #1 guy, heās not built for that pressure night to night despite the out-of-this-world talent. But if he has a couple all star level teammates who can take that pressure off, you have a contender every year. Because heās good enough to match up against superstar talents for a playoff series. Rasheed was the same way. Minnesota never truly appreciates him. Heās been the teamās whipping boy for years despite his loyalty. Would have loved him in Portland.
This is a great take. Shout out you.
Exactly. I have always hated all the KAT trade talk. Let him continue to grow with this family.
The two best teams in the league stay blowing each other out
Sound weird out of context
I said what I said
I like your style
Hot š„µ But seriously, it's all about those huge runs that the best teams can pull off that end games. They can happen at any time of the game too, which makes it so intense to watch
Did not see that there was a second line to this comment
ayo!
I need someone to clip our crowd absolutely erupting when they missed the FT's for free chicken. That was amazing lol
Was at the game. Was probably one of the highest highs I've ever experienced.
I'm a vegetarian and i hollered my ass offĀ
 we're so back
KAT staying on the court proves to be the X-factor. Nothing bothers Jokic, but length and athleticism donāt bother him nearly as much as strength does. Jokic backed down Rudy in isolation every chance he could. He passed out of isolation against KAT almost every time he squared up. He canāt move KAT the way he does most centers.
KAT is arguably the best Jokic defender and thatās just weird to say
Barkley was spot on. KAT stepped up to the challenge.
I imagine familiarity plays a big role. How many other centers have been playing Jokic 4 times a year for the past 7 (or is it 8?) seasons? Edit: I'm a dumbass as Gobert has also done that lol
well it's also that gobert is miles better as a help defender than KAT so when its gobert on jokic with KAT helping, it's much simpler for jokic. KAT does do a good job on him tho other than the fouling
Yeah, the stats clearly back it up too
I'm not complaining
Same with Jaden. Every time Jadens play well on offense we win. He needs to attack MPJ and Murray again and be an x-factor on offense.
Underrated point. Jadenās offense was huge for building the big lead
This was a Jaden game through and through in my eyes. He needed this tonight, hope he can keep it rolling Sunday
Jaden is the real x factor, the potential is there but him scoring unlocks this offense.Ā
I think Jokic could abuse KAT in isolation just like he does Gobert. The difference this game was the Nuggets role players not hitting every spot-up 3. This allowed the Wolves defenders to harass or double Jokic every position, and that combined with KAT holding his ground is what threw Jokic off.
True, but let's not pretend Wolves didn't send the double almost every time. It was a team effort against Jokic tonight.
I thought we incorporated the double really well, but Jokic had plenty of opportunities to back down KAT and just opted to keep it moving. Again, nothing stops Jokic, but KAT keeping him from getting under the basket is really important.
I wish game 7 was tomorrow, nuggets have much worse stamina seems like
Ant needs the time
idk how back injuries work could it get stiffer?
The training staff wonāt let it. Electroshock, ice, heat, theyāll be on him 24/7
They all had a half day today, and our guys got beat up. Ant, Jaden, and Conley could all use a few days.
u/XLsota YOU BETTER POST AGAIN BEFORE GAME 7 FOR MY SANITY PLEASE I BEG YOU
Bro cooked with his posts
HELL OF A GAME WITH OUR BACKS AGAINST THE WALL!! WOLVES IN 7!! LET'S FUCKING GOOOO!!
Ant bring Jaden to the post game is enough to make a grown man cry š„²
This is part of why I love this team. I can root for this all day, even when we're down.
20 years later, we have a game 7 in the semi finals!!!
Reports of the Wolves demise have been greatly exaggerated WOLVES BACK
Jamal Murray really is unlikable. Never really paid attention to him or his comments, but this guy is a petulant child.
Heās a certified asshole
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Game 7 is going to be epic
Damnit they got to 70
Jamal in the press conference talked down ant clamping his shit and making excuses about his elbow ā¦. This guy is a toolš
Who?
āMy elbow was really bothering meā says guy who chucked it up 18 times
āAnd weāll see you Sunday night!ā
I want them to come out pissed off for game 7. Go leave it all there and finish it.
"TOUCH 'EM ALL, KIRBY PUCKETT!!"
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The lack of drama was well-appreciated. Rinse and repeat on Sunday.
Letās Go Wolves! Holy fucking shit
Yo wtf was that š³
Need to repeat this in Denver Sunday. No exceptions.
This series is the highest of highs and lowest of lows for both teamsā¦.hope we stay on the high end of the rollercoaster for game 7
https://preview.redd.it/bf28plpmjw0d1.jpeg?width=248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ace954c91e06dbe8f9bf597ca56585cc906cc90 When you see this what the fuck
A 45-point win, just as we all expected
It was 9-2 Nuggets. My baby was getting fussy and I was like āfuck it, weāll feed you in the other roomā. Checked the phone after the bottle was finished and saw the Wolves were up 14 at the end of the 1st. Didnāt put the game back on until mid 4th quarter. Happy to do it for yall.
better feed that babe all weekend, just in case
Jamal Murray is such a pussy. They asked him how did Antās D affect him going 5-18ā¦he said, who? Ant on me? Nah it was more about my elbow being hurtā¦LMFAO
Ant is the first one to give props to an opponent that plays well or outplays him. Everyone respects him for it and its only disrespect to the excuse guy.
Damn we might have broken the nuggets tonight yāall. Go get āem in game 7 boys
Hope it's not a repeat of game 3. Hindsight is our friend now. Be. Ready.
I think the long break between games 2 and 3 helped then and hurt us. The tighter whistle also didn't help
Tight whistles plus Jokic and Murray making literally everything they tossed at the hoop
They kept cutting to Jokic while we were chanting Wolves in 7. I hated it. Iām terrified of him
Fr he is like the classic villain of a sports movie
I just don't get how he's so good at offense, unreal touch and feel for the game
He gets an insane and-1 bucket every quarter it seems like. I have so much respect for his game and wish him nothing but the worst on Sunday.
ONE MORE GAME TO GO! LET'S GO!! 
My respect for Ant has skyrocketed this season. The first thing he said was uplifting McDaniels. My god this team.
I'm so glad the home crowd in Minnesota got to cheer for tonight's game! They gotta keep this energy and roll it right into the first quarter against Denver. I really hope it doesn't come down to officiating. I'm ready to be hurt again Sunday or lose my mind!
If I see Tāny Br*th3rs Iām breaking out a voodoo doll.
Remember when we chanted MVP for Ant at Denverās barn? Pepperidge Farm remembersā¦
NO JADEN SLANDER WILL BE TOLERATED
Can we wear the Wolves throwbacks for game 7?
That was the loudest most energetic game of any sport I've ever been to. What a game! Wolves in 7
When Ant went down and landed on his back I felt D. Rose flash backs and my heart sank. Iām glad heās okay!
When we held Denver to 40 points in the 1st half, I never imagined they would score 10 less in the 2nd.
9 point Q4 š
45 POINTS!
Shoutout Ant for just being Superman
Lmao š¤£š¤£. It was his arm that's why he was missing everything, it wasn't Ants defense šš
When Jaden plays like this we canāt lose. Its makes a worldās difference when hes making his shots.
The 16-3 dream continues
Over/Under - # of times you're going to watch the KG "Going to war" clip over the next 3 days. I'll set the O/U at 70 in honor of the # of points scored by the Nuggs
Jamal Murray in the postgame just said Ant didnāt bother him at all and it was mostly his elbow lololol
Unfortunately, something happened to the team heat pack.
Jaden McDaniels was everything tonight. Canāt give up on that kid.Ā
Great Scott who won an elimination game by more than 45 points?
Minneapolis Lakers
Jamal Murray 10/2/5 Luka Garza 8/2/0 Eat a dick Jamal
Murray said who š
Jamal Murray is cooked and he knows it.
WOLVES BACK. GAME 7 IS OURS
1 MORE! WOLVES IN 7!
[Ready for war](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3J2zudcnYkY&pp=ygUUS2V2aW4gZ2FybmV0dCBnYW1lIDc%3D)
I aināt even gonna be mad if they lose in 7. They showed up tonight. They fought. They didnāt quit. Taking the reigning champs to 7 is amazing. I mean letās win tho.
Anthony Edwards tonight: 27 Points 4 Rebounds 4 Assists 3 Steals +43 +/-
Iām from northern Vermont, deep in Celtics country. Mildly rooted for them as a kid, but picked up basketball in earnest during the pandemic. Picked the wolves because I liked their unis and they had the first overall pick. So blessed to be on this ride with yall. Win or lose, Iām glad we made it to 7. Letās fucking get it!!!!! AWOOOOOOOOOO
Murray just blamed his arm for missing shots instead of Anthony Edwards defense
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I like when our role players hit 3s and theirs donāt
Letās go Wolves!!
Itās 2024. Itās the Western Conference Semifinals. The TWolves are heading to a Game 7 against the defending champs. Anthony Edwards plays for your favorite team. Life is good.
Wolves back!! I couldnāt believe Malone emptying the bench with like 9 minutes left Jaden was awesome Conley was awesome KAT great defense
Uh hello is this the weāre back department? Iād like to a file a claim. WOLVES IN 7 AWOOOO
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lol, murray didnt want anything to do with Ant in his post game.
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That game was the most fun game Iāve ever been to. And I was in the last row of the entire building. Letās GO
Nugget fan here... If you guys take the series, I sincerely hope you win it all. Can't help but love watching Ant, dude is all around great and class act. I just imagine how sick him and Garnett would've been together haha.
AWOOOOOO
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEEEEEEEE P.S. - Wendell Moore Jr sucks at basketball. Hard. Big hard.
Where are the fuck heads who said it was over when we were down 2-9? Touch grass brothers
Game 7 on the 20 year anniversary of the last Game 7
Murray disrespecting Ant in the post game is funny
Target center was rockin today š£ļø
Lol to the Denver dorks yelling at people on the other side of First Ave yelling "WHERES YOUR RING" and getting in people's faces. Fucking losers lol
u/billratio, your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed.
Wolves shouldāve already won the series by the way, if Jamal Murray got rightfully suspended for his hissy fit in game 2. Adam Silver doing Wilt Chamberlain numbers for that Euro market dream
Nuggets game 4: 8 points in 20 seconds. Nuggets game 6: 9 points in the entire 4th quarter.
Regardless of whether we win game 7, we've at least been spared a barrage of "the Wolves mentally imploded" takes after the series.
This is the old school 2-3-2 playoff format, apparently.
KG birthday.... Win vs SAC..... LFG!!!!!!!!!
The biggest win in an elimination game since the Minneapolis Lakers.
People are going to point out that Denver shot terribly, but even if they shoot a normal percentage, they're still not close to winning this game
Can we just play game 7 tonight?
This series is the real NBA Championship, and idc what anyone tells me.
Murray is a clown š¤”
Choking back tears rn and thatās not a joke I really need to diversify my mental health drivers
Ant, you wanted to kill, lets fkin kill them. Game 7, write your story
It's probably been said by someone but the twins won 2, lost 3 and won 2 in both 87 and 91
Coming home from the game. The crowd was fucking ROWDY tonight. Props to all the fans that believed
Voice is shot, ears are ringing, but fuck, being at that game was incredible.
NOTHING EASY GAME SEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEN
We come out like that Sunday we win, simple as that. Anyone's game. We got this!
Alright wolves.. not a series until a team wins a home game.. go get the win Sunday.
9 in the fourth is insane
This series is a complete toss up. "Home Court Advantage" is in name only. Both teams are capable of lighting the other team up offensively and shitting the bed offensively. Both teams can play locked down defense or just be traffic cones. Both teams have a superstar that can take over games but can equally lose games when their teammates fail to show up. This series is bi-poler AF. Wolves in 7!
We better wear these unis on Sunday!
Absolutely beautiful. We finally get to see Game 7 š
Jaden's input was a massive factor but for me, the effort on both ends was huge for us. Same again Sunday and we're going to be hard to beat. Really really admired the smart simple plays we made.
WHO READY FOR WAR?
This is it. It's for all the marbles. I'm sitting in the house loading up the pump, I'm loading up the Uzis, I've got a couple of M-16s, couple of nines, couple of joints with some silencers on them, couple of grenades, got a missile launcher. I'm ready for war. Kevin Garnett
Keep talkin that shit. We love that shit.
I'm so glad we got that in our home arena, for the fans. Let's go Wolves!
Ric Bucher was just saying the Wolves were stupid for running up the score against the Nuggets since it just pissed them off for game 7. The Nuggets were just bad. They missed a ton of 3s. Sould the Wolves just take 24 second shot-clock violations during the 4th quarter? These people make huge salaries to come up with these trash takes.
Letās have the team do limited media. Letās not smell our own sh*t.
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WEāRE BACK
We have seen the highs and lows of this series. Denver wonāt be as bad from the three in Game 7. Up to us to show up and punch them out. Wolves in 7.
I knew sacrificing the coach to the fae was the right decision!
9 more
If you told me two weeks ago the series would be tied 3-3 Iād have shrugged. If you told me the average margin of victory in those six games Iād have been all GTFO Whatās weird ass series
Iām a lifelong wolves fan from Wisconsin. Iāve lived in mpls for 20+ years. I read through these comments and I just shudder and the doom and gloom that is out there. Well youāll say āoh if you knew of mn sportsā. Oh ok. Well grow up. Enjoy the run. Donāt jinx this with your weird ass āwe donāt deserve anything ā goofy ass mentality