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Summary
TLDRIn a dramatic NBA playoff game, the Denver Nuggets suffered a historic collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite leading by 20 points in the third quarter, the Nuggets were outscored by 54 to 24 in the second half, marking the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA history. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Town's 23 points and 12 rebounds, advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. Post-game, coach Mike Malone's reaction to a reporter's question about the loss was criticized as disrespectful, highlighting the emotional intensity of the high-stakes game.
Takeaways
- π Jamal Murray had an outstanding first half, contributing significantly to the Nuggets' lead.
- π The Nuggets were ahead by their largest margin of the night, showing their potential when the coaches believed in them.
- π Minnesota made a remarkable comeback from being down by 20 points, led by Anthony Edwards' performance.
- π― Edwards scored a crucial three-pointer that brought the Timberwolves back into the lead.
- π The Timberwolves' victory knocked out the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.
- π’ Despite a 6-for-24 shooting night, Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role in the Timberwolves' comeback.
- π Karl-Anthony Towns, a four-time All-Star, had a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds, providing a strong defensive effort against Nikola Jokic.
- π The Timberwolves' comeback from a 15-point deficit at halftime is the largest in a Game 7 in NBA history.
- π The Nuggets' loss after leading by 20 points is a significant disappointment, especially as they were the reigning champions.
- π£οΈ Post-game reactions included a mix of frustration and humor from the Timberwolves' players, reflecting on their past losses and current victory.
- π€ Coach Mike Malone's reaction to a reporter's question about the loss was seen as disrespectful by some, highlighting the emotional aftermath of such a significant game.
Q & A
What was the significance of Jamal Murray's performance in the first half?
-Jamal Murray's performance in the first half was significant as it contributed to the Nuggets having their biggest lead at that point in the game.
What was the coach's strategy during the third quarter when the team was down by 20 points?
-The coach's strategy was to encourage the team to keep making runs, which eventually helped them to show their true potential and come back in the game.
How did the Minnesota Timberwolves manage to come back from a 20-point deficit?
-The Timberwolves managed to come back by storming back in the third quarter, led by Anthony Edwards and other key players, and ultimately took the lead.
What was the historical significance of the Timberwolves' comeback win in game seven?
-The Timberwolves' comeback win after trailing by 15 at halftime was the largest in a game seven in NBA history, marking a historic moment.
How did Anthony Edwards contribute to the Timberwolves' victory despite his struggling performance?
-Despite struggling through a 6 for 24 shooting performance, Anthony Edwards played a crucial role in the Timberwolves' victory, particularly with key plays in the third quarter.
What was the role of Karl-Anthony Towns in the Timberwolves' comeback?
-Karl-Anthony Towns, a four-time Allstar, scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds, providing an effective one-on-one defensive effort against Denver's Nikola Jokic.
What was the reaction of the Denver Nuggets' coach, Mike Malone, to the post-game question from the reporter?
-Mike Malone reacted negatively to the post-game question, dismissing it as a 'dumb ass question' and showing frustration over the loss.
What was the general consensus on Mike Malone's reaction to the reporter's question?
-The general consensus was that Malone's reaction was out of line and disrespectful, and it was suggested that he should apologize to the reporter.
How did the commentators view the reporter's question about the Nuggets' loss?
-The commentators viewed the reporter's question as respectful and appropriate, given the circumstances of the game and the Nuggets' position.
What was the commentators' opinion on how a coach should handle both victory and defeat?
-The commentators believed that a coach should handle both victory and defeat with grace and dignity, maintaining composure regardless of the outcome.
What was the commentators' view on the Nuggets' performance in the second half of the game?
-The commentators criticized the Nuggets' performance in the second half, noting that they were outscored 54 to 24 and that the coaching and role players failed to provide answers to the Timberwolves' surge.
Outlines
π Historic Comeback and Disappointment
The script describes a dramatic game seven between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, where the Timberwolves make a historic comeback. Despite being down by 20 points, they manage to take the lead and eventually win the game, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years. The script highlights the struggles of Jamal Murray and the Nuggets, who were the defending champions, and the outstanding performance by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves. The loss is particularly hard for the Nuggets as they were up by 20 points and playing at home. The script also touches on the emotional reactions post-game, with a focus on the coach's response to a reporter's question about the team's feelings after such a significant loss.
π£οΈ Post-Game Reactions and Accountability
This paragraph delves into the post-game reactions, particularly focusing on the coach of the Denver Nuggets, Mike Malone. It discusses the expectations placed on him and his team to continue their championship legacy. The script mentions Malone's frustration and his reaction to a reporter's question about the team's emotions after losing a significant lead. The commentators suggest that Malone's response was out of line and that he should apologize to the reporter. They also speculate that Malone's anger stems from his desire for the team to achieve a historic run of titles, not just a single win. The commentators believe that Malone will likely reflect on his reaction and come to terms with the situation, acknowledging the need to handle both victory and defeat with grace.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Jamal Murray
π‘Nuggets
π‘Coaches
π‘Comeback
π‘Minnesota
π‘Anthony Edwards
π‘Carl Anthony Town
π‘Nicola Jokic
π‘Western Conference Finals
π‘Historic
π‘Mike Malone
Highlights
Jamal Murray and the Nuggets had their biggest lead in the first half.
Coaches believed in the team's ability to make comeback runs.
Anthony Edwards led a remarkable comeback for Minnesota.
Minnesota took the lead in the fourth quarter after being down by 20.
The Timberwolves knocked out the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
Minnesota is advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.
The Timberwolves' comeback from a 20-point deficit is the largest in NBA game seven history.
Anthony Edwards struggled with a 6 for 24 shooting performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points and 12 rebounds, providing effective defense against Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets' loss after being up by 20 points is a historic event in the NBA.
The discussion on the importance of handling both wins and losses with grace.
Mike Malone's reaction to the reporter's question was seen as disrespectful.
The expectation for Mike Malone to apologize for his post-game behavior.
The Nuggets' failure to maintain their lead and the impact on their season.
The role of the coach and players in the Nuggets' loss and the need for reflection.
The emotional difficulty of losing a game seven at home with a significant lead.
The Timberwolves' historic comeback and its significance for the team and the NBA.
Transcripts
[Applause]
what a first half for Jamal Murray and
the nuggets have their biggest lead
tonight the coaches believed in us even
in the third was down 20 they like just
keep making runs keep making runs and it
showed us who we are know
I'm two Ste by Edwards here he comes and
there he goes Edwards it's up
three what a comeback by Minnesota led
by 20 and Minnesota's come back to take
the lead here in the four
Corner Edwards
shoots and stunned silence in ball Arena
the timber have knocked out the
defending Champion Denver nugets they
are advancing to the Western Conference
finals for the first time in 20
years for the first time in two decades
the Timberwolves are back in the
Conference Finals Minnesota trailed by
as many as 20 points in the third before
storming back have thrown the defending
Champion nuggets in game seven despite
Anthony Edwards struggling through a 6
for 24 shooting performance four time
Allstar Carl Anthony Town scored 23
points 12 rebounds gave about as an
effective a one-on-one defensive effort
against Denver's three-time MVP Nicola
yic so the Timberwolves comeback win
after trailing by 15 at halftime was the
largest in a game seven in NBA history
it's never happened and their comeback
from down 20 in the third was the
largest in a game seven win in in the
last 25 postseasons historic let's hear
from bull squads up first ant and
Cat and usually in NBA history it says
you have to lose and lose big before you
win what is it about this team that says
we lost last year yeah but that that
that's different you have to lose at a
bigger stage usually teams it's the
playoffs we lost last year we lost the
last two years damn how much more we got
to lose how much you want us to lose
losing for 20 years
I mean that's just the truth dog
damn how hard is it just to absorb a
loss like this after after going ahead
by
20 next question man the season's over
that's what's hard up 20 the season's
over you don't understand that the
season's over it's
hard stupid
questions all right that was unnecessary
but yeah let's let's re to the sound
let's get to the sound before I get into
the
debate um what do you mean get to the
sound meaning like your reaction to the
post game both ant and Cat and then an
and Cat were funny and factual funny and
factual in other words we've been losing
been L 20 years you know they were funny
and factual it's just that simple and so
major major props to them were an
incredible comeback in terms of Mike
Malone a great coach a champion highly
respected throughout NBA circles respect
sir that was not a dumbass question that
was a actually it was a very respectful
question you walk up by 20 you did end
up blowing that lead it was a game seven
you're the reigning defending NBA
champions you're on your home court you
won three straight to take a 3-2 lead
you got annihilated by 45 points in game
six you come back for game seven you're
up 20 and y'all lose to a younger team
and what have you the reporter was very
very respectful just saying you know
could you express what you're feeling
right now because of how you lost it's
one thing if you there is a difference I
know a loss is a loss Shannon and legs
y'all can speak to that better than me a
loss is a loss but on your home court in
a game seven trying to defend your crown
with a birthe to the Conference Finals
on the line up 20 and losing the game it
is not Beyond The Pale for a reporter to
ask you
what are your emotions like because that
is a little bit different than losing a
nailbiter it is a little bit different
than getting annihilated by 50 you know
even though they got out score like 54
to 24 over the stretch in the second
half yeah I'm just saying I thought the
reporter was very respectful in the
question that he asked and I thought
that was a complete overreaction and a
disrespectful reaction by coach Malone
Shay yeah Mike Malone's going to have to
learn you have to handle disappointment
and prosperity the same exact same way
now the reporter asked
what can you express your emotions being
up 20 on your home court and losing and
now the season's over the season's over
dumb ass question oh no no no no no I
want you to have I want you with your
chest out like you was poking fun last
year when everybody talking about the
Lakers oh they still talking about that
we're the Champs you see you have to
handle disappointment and prosperity the
same way nobody likes to lose especially
legs when you get to this level but it's
a part of it when you when you accept
Victory when you accept the things that
come along with that you must handle
with Grace and dignity disappointment
and I thought he handled it totally
wrong he was wrong and he should
apologize to the reporter I understand
when emotions are high logic is low but
Mike Malone you was out of line on this
one you're lost you had the three time
MVP you're up 20 on your home court and
the Nuggets outscored you 60- 37 in the
second half and they held you to 14
points in the third no no you can't
handle like this Mike Malone I'm totally
disappointed with how he handled the
post game I completely agree it first of
all it was not an inappropriate question
in any way shape or form it was actually
pretty good question in the moment uh he
didn't handle that well and I by the way
I'll be shocked knowing Michael Malone
if he does not apologize he's the Class
Act he absolutely absolutely carries
himself that way I think when he's had
time to reflect on it when he sees how
much that sound is played today I think
he's going to feel pretty badly about
the fact that he embarrassed that
reporter I think he will come out with
an answer here's the bottom line he's
angry because he challenged his team
when they were down 20 in this series
before game three and I had a chance to
talk to him before that game he was so
angry with the position that they were
in because he didn't want to just win a
title he did that last year he wanted to
go on a run of titles and he was
challenging his team to be historic not
just win a title and get to the Finish
Line how many do you want to win do you
want to be rare and unique and and
separate yourself in terms of teams that
win one and teams that win multiple
championships that's why I think he was
so frustrated in the moment and that
game was within grasp he could taste
moving on to the Conference Finals it
was right there and they were not able
to stem the tide once Minnesota had a
couple of balls go in in the third
quarter cuz their offense was terrible
in the first half once they started
making some shots and they thought to
themselves you know what we're actually
in this game they didn't bury us yet now
they could turn the defense loose and
you saw this Avalanche that Denver got
hit with and there were no answers from
Michael Malone from the Denver Nuggets
role players who I blame a lot for this
loss yesterday yeah and so Michael
Malone was so frustrated in a moment he
didn't handle that well he'll be the
first one to own it I believe once he's
had a little bit more time away from
this and time to reflect
[Music]
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