Nuggets blow 20
Time:2024-05-21 15:58:10 Source:opinionsViews(143)
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room.
It was a thunderous and stinging reminder of the obvious — their reign as champions was over, and much sooner than expected.
The young and confident Timberwolves came into Denver’s house and spoiled the party by eliminating the Nuggets with a 98-90 win Sunday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. Minnesota overcame a 20-point deficit to make the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2004.
“No one ever said this was going to be easy trying to repeat,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.
The Nuggets became the fifth straight reigning champion to fail to reach the conference finals in their quest to repeat. As Malone answered questions following the game, the vibrations from the Timberwolves’ rowdy locker room celebration echoed from down the hall.
Previous:Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk
Next:Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
You may also like
- ‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
- Father's quick reactions save the day as he catches baby daughter when she falls out of her pram
- Florida man sentenced to 3 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- Father's quick reactions save the day as he catches baby daughter when she falls out of her pram
- Kristin Cavallari, 37, ignores critics of her age
- Gruesome horror movie scene voted 'most shocking' film opening in history by movie buffs
- Bryan Reynolds' bat, Mitch Keller's arm help Pirates to 8
- Ippei Mizuhara, ex
- The fightback begins: Boss of London's Queen Mary University tells pro