Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: 'He can do everything on the floor'
Michael Scotto: Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Anthony Edwards was 🔥 last night:
43 PTS (@Timberwolves record)
17-29 FG
6-6 FT
He’s just the second player in NBA history age 22 years or younger to score at least 40 points in back-to-back playoff games, joining Kobe Bryant.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/Ei68Kn03gN – 7:32 AM
Anthony Edwards was 🔥 last night:
43 PTS (@Timberwolves record) 17-29 FG 6-6 FTHe’s just the second player in NBA history age 22 years or younger to score at least 40 points in back-to-back playoff games, joining Kobe Bryant.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/Ei68Kn03gN – 7:32 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Anthony Edwards hands Timberwolves 1 – 0 lead over Nuggets
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 AM
Anthony Edwards hands Timberwolves 1 – 0 lead over Nuggets
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Anthony Edwards praised Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after Game 1 🗣 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/tGuw6lCJ1S – 2:26 AM
Anthony Edwards praised Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after Game 1 🗣 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/tGuw6lCJ1S – 2:26 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nikola Jokic: To have a duplicate clone of myself sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 2:19 AM
Nikola Jokic: To have a duplicate clone of myself sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 2:19 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Joker on how he can be effective against Gobert, KAT and Naz Reid 😂
“To have a duplicate clone of myself.”
pic.twitter.com/gM4F9ophEi – 2:15 AM
The Joker on how he can be effective against Gobert, KAT and Naz Reid 😂
“To have a duplicate clone of myself.”
pic.twitter.com/gM4F9ophEi – 2:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
CAREER NIGHT for Anthony EDWARDS 😮💨
43 PTS
17-29 FGM
7 REB
W
pic.twitter.com/eLCFCD9aYv – 2:12 AM
CAREER NIGHT for Anthony EDWARDS 😮💨
43 PTS
17-29 FGM
7 REB
W
pic.twitter.com/eLCFCD9aYv – 2:12 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
“He’s a superstar in the making, if he’s not now.”
Anthony Edwards steals the show in Denver. Here’s my final game story from Ball Arena: startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 12:04 AM
“He’s a superstar in the making, if he’s not now.”
Anthony Edwards steals the show in Denver. Here’s my final game story from Ball Arena: startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 12:04 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nikola Jokic on how he can be effective against Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid: “To have a duplicate clone of myself.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/39piWb1eKo – 11:42 PM
Nikola Jokic on how he can be effective against Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid: “To have a duplicate clone of myself.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/39piWb1eKo – 11:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards getting a midrange game in the postseason after spending regular seasons comfortably under 40 percent on non-paint 2s is terrifying for the league – 11:24 PM
Anthony Edwards getting a midrange game in the postseason after spending regular seasons comfortably under 40 percent on non-paint 2s is terrifying for the league – 11:24 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k – 11:15 PM
Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k – 11:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The last time the TWovles were in the semifinals?
“That was 20 years ago … I probably wasn’t even born.” – Anthony Edwards 😭 pic.twitter.com/ntqLIvXgu1 – 11:03 PM
The last time the TWovles were in the semifinals?
“That was 20 years ago … I probably wasn’t even born.” – Anthony Edwards 😭 pic.twitter.com/ntqLIvXgu1 – 11:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic on the T’Wolves rotating three separate centers onto him:
“I can duplicate two of myself, and then I can be fresh. When they sub another guy, I can sub too.” – 11:03 PM
Nikola Jokic on the T’Wolves rotating three separate centers onto him:
“I can duplicate two of myself, and then I can be fresh. When they sub another guy, I can sub too.” – 11:03 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards: “It’s not about me personally. It’s about my team. They give me confidence, also. The third quarter, I didn’t do anything. I was just out there running up and down. And Mike and KAT came out big for us, so that gave me confidence to try to find myself.” – 10:44 PM
Anthony Edwards: “It’s not about me personally. It’s about my team. They give me confidence, also. The third quarter, I didn’t do anything. I was just out there running up and down. And Mike and KAT came out big for us, so that gave me confidence to try to find myself.” – 10:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Denver Nuggets drop to 4-14 when Nikola Jokic attempts 25+ shots in a playoff game. – 10:40 PM
The Denver Nuggets drop to 4-14 when Nikola Jokic attempts 25+ shots in a playoff game. – 10:40 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
If Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves didn’t have your attention before, they do now usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 10:24 PM
If Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves didn’t have your attention before, they do now usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 10:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Minnesota is ready for the moment, get 43 from Anthony Edwards to take Game 1 in Denver
nbcsports.com/nba/news/minne… – 10:00 PM
Minnesota is ready for the moment, get 43 from Anthony Edwards to take Game 1 in Denver
nbcsports.com/nba/news/minne… – 10:00 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chuck on Anthony Edwards: “As we say where I grew up, you see him fighting a bear, you help the bear.” – 10:00 PM
Chuck on Anthony Edwards: “As we say where I grew up, you see him fighting a bear, you help the bear.” – 10:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The moment definitely wasn’t too big for Anthony Edwards. pic.twitter.com/KHNirK5oE4 – 9:59 PM
The moment definitely wasn’t too big for Anthony Edwards. pic.twitter.com/KHNirK5oE4 – 9:59 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Anthony Edwards can be the baddest MF’er on the planet, literally, if he really wants to be. – 9:57 PM
Anthony Edwards can be the baddest MF’er on the planet, literally, if he really wants to be. – 9:57 PM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
I’m not sure what’s developing with this kid Anthony Edwards I just know Im liking it – 9:56 PM
I’m not sure what’s developing with this kid Anthony Edwards I just know Im liking it – 9:56 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Rudy Gobert was unbelievable tonight again. I thought the biggest play of the game was him breaking up that Jokic fake floater oop to Gordon, which led to transition and gave the Wolves a 3 possession lead. – 9:44 PM
Rudy Gobert was unbelievable tonight again. I thought the biggest play of the game was him breaking up that Jokic fake floater oop to Gordon, which led to transition and gave the Wolves a 3 possession lead. – 9:44 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
More importantly defensively, Nuggets PNR D was carved up. Need to wait to get final #s but so far it looks like Jokic got absolutely bbq’d as the screen defender – 9:41 PM
More importantly defensively, Nuggets PNR D was carved up. Need to wait to get final #s but so far it looks like Jokic got absolutely bbq’d as the screen defender – 9:41 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The Nuggets drop game 1. Let’s talk about it.
Ant cooks
Murray goes scoreless in first half
Jokic turning it over
Outclutched
📺 youtube.com/live/N1Z_mn65d… – 9:38 PM
The Nuggets drop game 1. Let’s talk about it.
Ant cooks Murray goes scoreless in first half Jokic turning it over Outclutched📺 youtube.com/live/N1Z_mn65d… – 9:38 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
More @JJ__NBA goodness:
At 22 years, 273 days, Anthony Edwards is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point playoff games. Only Kobe Bryant (22-269 in 2001) did so at a younger age. Bryant and the Lakers won the 2nd of 3 straight titles that season. – 9:33 PM
More @JJ__NBA goodness:
At 22 years, 273 days, Anthony Edwards is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point playoff games. Only Kobe Bryant (22-269 in 2001) did so at a younger age. Bryant and the Lakers won the 2nd of 3 straight titles that season. – 9:33 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Including tonight, there have been 68 playoff games in Timberwolves history.Anthony Edwards, in his 16th career playoff game, now has three 40-point games. There have been two other combined such games in franchise history (both by Sam Cassell, 2004).
h/t: @JJ__NBA – 9:30 PM
Including tonight, there have been 68 playoff games in Timberwolves history.Anthony Edwards, in his 16th career playoff game, now has three 40-point games. There have been two other combined such games in franchise history (both by Sam Cassell, 2004).
h/t: @JJ__NBA – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff PPG on the road:
33.5 — Luka
33.0 — MJ
31.7 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/W4xb4OkgoZ – 9:28 PM
Most playoff PPG on the road:
33.5 — Luka
33.0 — MJ
31.7 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/W4xb4OkgoZ – 9:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 106-99 and drop Game 1.
Think Denver underestimated Minnesota with the way it all started. Y’all clowned me, but that start hurt Denver in the long run.
Anthony Edwards cooked everyone in front of him.
Long series. pic.twitter.com/6HTX8M1N0h – 9:28 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 106-99 and drop Game 1.
Think Denver underestimated Minnesota with the way it all started. Y’all clowned me, but that start hurt Denver in the long run.
Anthony Edwards cooked everyone in front of him.
Long series. pic.twitter.com/6HTX8M1N0h – 9:28 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The only person who can take on Kendrick Lamar right now is Anthony Edwards. – 9:27 PM
The only person who can take on Kendrick Lamar right now is Anthony Edwards. – 9:27 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
To me, Jokic is a 99th+ percentile player all time in making pass vs. shoot decisions, and he badly missed a few tonight. – 9:27 PM
To me, Jokic is a 99th+ percentile player all time in making pass vs. shoot decisions, and he badly missed a few tonight. – 9:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic despite the loss:
32 PTS
8 REB
9 AST
3 STL
and 7 turnovers. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 9:26 PM
Jokic despite the loss:
32 PTS
8 REB
9 AST
3 STL
and 7 turnovers. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 9:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves come into Denver and beat the Nuggets, 106-99, in Game 1 on the strength of 43 points by Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid scoring 14 of his 16 points off the bench in the 4th Q.
Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points on 11-for-25, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. – 9:26 PM
The Wolves come into Denver and beat the Nuggets, 106-99, in Game 1 on the strength of 43 points by Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid scoring 14 of his 16 points off the bench in the 4th Q.
Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points on 11-for-25, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. – 9:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic is averaging 7 turnovers per game over the last two playoff games. pic.twitter.com/Wm1FNhxOhi – 9:25 PM
Nikola Jokic is averaging 7 turnovers per game over the last two playoff games. pic.twitter.com/Wm1FNhxOhi – 9:25 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wow. Anthony Edwards was the best player on a floor that also had Nikola Jokic. The Wolves are up 1-0. What a game. – 9:25 PM
Wow. Anthony Edwards was the best player on a floor that also had Nikola Jokic. The Wolves are up 1-0. What a game. – 9:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Scoring more than 40 at Denver, last 3 seasons:
Anthony Edwards — 2 times
Everyone else in NBA, combined — 4 times
Wolves lead series 1-0. – 9:25 PM
Scoring more than 40 at Denver, last 3 seasons:
Anthony Edwards — 2 times
Everyone else in NBA, combined — 4 times
Wolves lead series 1-0. – 9:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This really is a changing of the guard postseason. For the first time in god knows how long, I feel confident saying that I will not rank LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in my top five going into next year.
Idk the order, but it’s Jokic, Luka, SGA, Giannis and Ant. – 9:24 PM
This really is a changing of the guard postseason. For the first time in god knows how long, I feel confident saying that I will not rank LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in my top five going into next year.
Idk the order, but it’s Jokic, Luka, SGA, Giannis and Ant. – 9:24 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99.
Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG.
Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver. – 9:24 PM
Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99.
Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG.
Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver. – 9:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards is the franchise leader in
— 30-point playoff games
— 35-point playoff games
— 40-point playoff games
Just getting started. pic.twitter.com/4BSA5es2Hp – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards is the franchise leader in
— 30-point playoff games
— 35-point playoff games
— 40-point playoff games
Just getting started. pic.twitter.com/4BSA5es2Hp – 9:23 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Anthony Edwards is 22, younger than a lot of dudes who played in the NCAA Tournament this year. Absurd. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards is 22, younger than a lot of dudes who played in the NCAA Tournament this year. Absurd. – 9:23 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Anthony Edwards has joined Kobe Bryant (2001) as the only players with consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger in NBA postseason history. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards has joined Kobe Bryant (2001) as the only players with consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger in NBA postseason history. – 9:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert has been incredible tonight down the stretch. Actually made Jokic mortal…..He’s wrecked Denver’s offense – 9:23 PM
Rudy Gobert has been incredible tonight down the stretch. Actually made Jokic mortal…..He’s wrecked Denver’s offense – 9:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards nails a fadeaway, and the Timberwolves lead 102-91 with 1:36 to play. He’s up to 37. – 9:18 PM
Anthony Edwards nails a fadeaway, and the Timberwolves lead 102-91 with 1:36 to play. He’s up to 37. – 9:18 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Gobert doing such a good job stopping the short 5-4 lobs from Jokic to Gordon – 9:16 PM
Gobert doing such a good job stopping the short 5-4 lobs from Jokic to Gordon – 9:16 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Gobert with the bucket and the great read on a Jokic pass at the other end, Ant drains a pair of free throws, Wolves up 7. – 9:15 PM
Gobert with the bucket and the great read on a Jokic pass at the other end, Ant drains a pair of free throws, Wolves up 7. – 9:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The refs sure are letting Naz Reid have at it with Nikola Jokic physically this quarter. – 9:05 PM
The refs sure are letting Naz Reid have at it with Nikola Jokic physically this quarter. – 9:05 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Love the Wolves pressuring Jokic up full court. I’m guessing they have data that when he brings it up unimpeded Denver has some ridiculous PPP and they don’t want that happening, in addition to wearing him down of course. – 9:04 PM
Love the Wolves pressuring Jokic up full court. I’m guessing they have data that when he brings it up unimpeded Denver has some ridiculous PPP and they don’t want that happening, in addition to wearing him down of course. – 9:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
35-point playoff games by a Timberwolves player:
6 — Anthony Edwards
4 — Everyone else combined
He’s 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/hQYEASLAzX – 9:03 PM
35-point playoff games by a Timberwolves player:
6 — Anthony Edwards
4 — Everyone else combined
He’s 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/hQYEASLAzX – 9:03 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason.
Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason
LeBron James (3x)
Kevin Durant (2x)
Kobe Bryant (2x)… – 9:02 PM
Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason.
Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason
LeBron James (3x)
Kevin Durant (2x)
Kobe Bryant (2x)… – 9:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I know Anthony Edwards isn’t the best player in this series. Nikola Jokic is.
Anthony Edwards doesn’t know that. Nor does he care. – 9:02 PM
I know Anthony Edwards isn’t the best player in this series. Nikola Jokic is.
Anthony Edwards doesn’t know that. Nor does he care. – 9:02 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Anthony Edwards crossover pull-up 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zq4XPzjIwN – 9:01 PM
Anthony Edwards crossover pull-up 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zq4XPzjIwN – 9:01 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with two big buckets to put the Wolves ahead 84-81 with 6:56 to play. This one is living up to the billing. – 9:00 PM
Anthony Edwards with two big buckets to put the Wolves ahead 84-81 with 6:56 to play. This one is living up to the billing. – 9:00 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
When Jokic is surrounded by 4 shooters, I feel like you have to put Gobert on Jokic — the Spy Rudy look loses its teeth. pic.twitter.com/UrO7HEgWIf – 8:53 PM
When Jokic is surrounded by 4 shooters, I feel like you have to put Gobert on Jokic — the Spy Rudy look loses its teeth. pic.twitter.com/UrO7HEgWIf – 8:53 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
reggie miller and jamal crawford going IN on the taunting call against anthony edwards pic.twitter.com/r3A33wayBZ – 8:48 PM
reggie miller and jamal crawford going IN on the taunting call against anthony edwards pic.twitter.com/r3A33wayBZ – 8:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
And we head to the fourth quarter at Ball Arena: The Nuggets trail the Wolves 73-71……Jokic with 22 and 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Edwards with 31….KAT with 20 and MPJ with 17….. – 8:48 PM
And we head to the fourth quarter at Ball Arena: The Nuggets trail the Wolves 73-71……Jokic with 22 and 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Edwards with 31….KAT with 20 and MPJ with 17….. – 8:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
That tech was disgraceful, man.
There is not a soul watching this game that thought “wow, I’m offended by that Anthony Edwards stare. I want the outcome of this very close playoff game to potentially hinge on a technical foul because of it.” – 8:48 PM
That tech was disgraceful, man.
There is not a soul watching this game that thought “wow, I’m offended by that Anthony Edwards stare. I want the outcome of this very close playoff game to potentially hinge on a technical foul because of it.” – 8:48 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
A ridiculous technical foul on Anthony Edwards. You cannot make that call. – 8:46 PM
A ridiculous technical foul on Anthony Edwards. You cannot make that call. – 8:46 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Monte Morris enters the game for Minnesota, Nikola Jokic immediately gives him a playful forearm shiver to greet him…. – 8:42 PM
Monte Morris enters the game for Minnesota, Nikola Jokic immediately gives him a playful forearm shiver to greet him…. – 8:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Late double from Rudy Gobert, who reaches on Jokic in the post and gets called for a foul.
Both he and Towns have 3 fouls. – 8:34 PM
Late double from Rudy Gobert, who reaches on Jokic in the post and gets called for a foul.
Both he and Towns have 3 fouls. – 8:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards halfway to a Donovan Mitchell: 25 points at half with next to no help – 8:21 PM
Anthony Edwards halfway to a Donovan Mitchell: 25 points at half with next to no help – 8:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Just like the reg season, Minny having as much success as what’s reasonably possible guarding Jokic with KAT instead of Gobert. KAT has the bulk to slow those back-downs + it allows Rudy to help as free safety, limiting those Gordon alleys Joker loves to throw. Great stuff so far – 8:14 PM
Just like the reg season, Minny having as much success as what’s reasonably possible guarding Jokic with KAT instead of Gobert. KAT has the bulk to slow those back-downs + it allows Rudy to help as free safety, limiting those Gordon alleys Joker loves to throw. Great stuff so far – 8:14 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
If the plan is “make Ant beat us” then through the first 2 quarters that’s working, even though Jamal is in a coffin and Jokic doesn’t have his usual touch yet. Hopefully all the rust is gone because the Wolves have been great at halftime adjustments and Denver needs some too. – 8:14 PM
If the plan is “make Ant beat us” then through the first 2 quarters that’s working, even though Jamal is in a coffin and Jokic doesn’t have his usual touch yet. Hopefully all the rust is gone because the Wolves have been great at halftime adjustments and Denver needs some too. – 8:14 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Anthony Edwards is in the AE 1s to start the 2nd round. pic.twitter.com/FXuCBmW5rD – 8:11 PM
Anthony Edwards is in the AE 1s to start the 2nd round. pic.twitter.com/FXuCBmW5rD – 8:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Two good defensive possessions by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert when cross-matched onto Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/CvvLGszl2j – 8:11 PM
Two good defensive possessions by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert when cross-matched onto Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/CvvLGszl2j – 8:11 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray didn’t score in the first half, Jokić shot 5-14 and the Nuggets are up by 4 at the half.
Gotta keep finding and feeding Michael Porter Jr and have that same effort and energy from the second unit.
Anthony Edwards has 25 points and the rest of the Wolves are 6-27 – 8:10 PM
Jamal Murray didn’t score in the first half, Jokić shot 5-14 and the Nuggets are up by 4 at the half.
Gotta keep finding and feeding Michael Porter Jr and have that same effort and energy from the second unit.
Anthony Edwards has 25 points and the rest of the Wolves are 6-27 – 8:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 44-40.
Nikola Jokic: 15-4-5, 5/14 FG
Michael Porter: 13 points, 4/7 FG, 2/3 3P, 3/4 FT
Jamal Murray: 0 points, 0/5 FG
Nuggets scored 44 points, but their defense was awesome. Helps when the Wolves make just 4 threes. pic.twitter.com/8K1MFihdnM – 8:07 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 44-40.
Nikola Jokic: 15-4-5, 5/14 FG
Michael Porter: 13 points, 4/7 FG, 2/3 3P, 3/4 FT
Jamal Murray: 0 points, 0/5 FG
Nuggets scored 44 points, but their defense was awesome. Helps when the Wolves make just 4 threes. pic.twitter.com/8K1MFihdnM – 8:07 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Nuggets lead at half in Game 1 behind 15 points from Nikola Jokic 🃏 pic.twitter.com/PORy860ZPi – 8:07 PM
The Nuggets lead at half in Game 1 behind 15 points from Nikola Jokic 🃏 pic.twitter.com/PORy860ZPi – 8:07 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver leads this one 44-40 at the half. Anthony Edwards with 25 of Minnesota’s points. Don’t know if everyone else it too amped, trying too hard or what, but everyone not named Ant is 6-for-27 – 8:04 PM
Denver leads this one 44-40 at the half. Anthony Edwards with 25 of Minnesota’s points. Don’t know if everyone else it too amped, trying too hard or what, but everyone not named Ant is 6-for-27 – 8:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
44-40 at the half. Ant with 25. Jokic with 15-5-4. Minny shooting 4-15 from 3, Denver not much better at 5-15 – 8:04 PM
44-40 at the half. Ant with 25. Jokic with 15-5-4. Minny shooting 4-15 from 3, Denver not much better at 5-15 – 8:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is one of the most insane first-half statistical distributions I’ve ever seen.
Anthony Edwards has 25. Karl Towns has 9.
No other Timberwolves has made more than one shot.
And it’s a close game! pic.twitter.com/2WHZQRVcI0 – 8:04 PM
This is one of the most insane first-half statistical distributions I’ve ever seen.
Anthony Edwards has 25. Karl Towns has 9.
No other Timberwolves has made more than one shot.
And it’s a close game! pic.twitter.com/2WHZQRVcI0 – 8:04 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves in first half vs. Nuggets
– Anthony Edwards: 25 points on 10-17 shooting
– Everyone else: 15 points on 6-27 shooting – 8:03 PM
Timberwolves in first half vs. Nuggets
– Anthony Edwards: 25 points on 10-17 shooting
– Everyone else: 15 points on 6-27 shooting – 8:03 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
One of Jokic’s many superpowers is tricking other bigs into trying to do Jokic things. Gobert was like SEE I CAN USE MY PIVOT FOOT TOO – 8:03 PM
One of Jokic’s many superpowers is tricking other bigs into trying to do Jokic things. Gobert was like SEE I CAN USE MY PIVOT FOOT TOO – 8:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Minnesota players other than Anthony Edwards have 12 points in the first half – 8:01 PM
Minnesota players other than Anthony Edwards have 12 points in the first half – 8:01 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards has 20 points, his 4th 20-point half of the playoffs. Tied with Jalen Brunson for most in these playoffs. (h/t @Twolves_PR) – 8:00 PM
Anthony Edwards has 20 points, his 4th 20-point half of the playoffs. Tied with Jalen Brunson for most in these playoffs. (h/t @Twolves_PR) – 8:00 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Who has the prettier shooting form? Jokic or MPJ? pic.twitter.com/rpQfEF2vho – 7:50 PM
Who has the prettier shooting form? Jokic or MPJ? pic.twitter.com/rpQfEF2vho – 7:50 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jokic just hit a mini-Sombor Shuffle. .
@DLineCo what is a mini-Sombor called!? – 7:49 PM
Jokic just hit a mini-Sombor Shuffle. .
@DLineCo what is a mini-Sombor called!? – 7:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic is 2-of-8 from the field. As bad as Murray’s struggles have looked, Joker is also just as bothered by this defense right now. – 7:46 PM
Nikola Jokic is 2-of-8 from the field. As bad as Murray’s struggles have looked, Joker is also just as bothered by this defense right now. – 7:46 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Denver takes a 25-23 lead into 2Q after trailing 18-4 to start. And that’s with Jokic/Murray combining to shoot just 2-for-10. Ant Edwards has 16 pts on 6-for-10; rest of the Wolves are shooting 3-for-14. – 7:36 PM
Denver takes a 25-23 lead into 2Q after trailing 18-4 to start. And that’s with Jokic/Murray combining to shoot just 2-for-10. Ant Edwards has 16 pts on 6-for-10; rest of the Wolves are shooting 3-for-14. – 7:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Wolves assistant coaches should put a replay of the Kentucky Derby on those ipads and turn them towards the court every time Jokic catches the ball in the post. – 7:35 PM
Wolves assistant coaches should put a replay of the Kentucky Derby on those ipads and turn them towards the court every time Jokic catches the ball in the post. – 7:35 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver with an 11-0 run as the Wolves get into their bench. Offense has shut down and Jokic has gotten going. Buckle in, it’s gonna be a day like this. – 7:29 PM
Denver with an 11-0 run as the Wolves get into their bench. Offense has shut down and Jokic has gotten going. Buckle in, it’s gonna be a day like this. – 7:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray start the game a combined 0-of-6 and both look bothered.
The Nuggets have scored 4 points in nearly 6 minutes. – 7:18 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray start the game a combined 0-of-6 and both look bothered.
The Nuggets have scored 4 points in nearly 6 minutes. – 7:18 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Anthony Edwards hitting tough shots while also being all over Jamal Murray on defense. pic.twitter.com/JtYoQWImCA – 7:17 PM
Anthony Edwards hitting tough shots while also being all over Jamal Murray on defense. pic.twitter.com/JtYoQWImCA – 7:17 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
There is going to be a time this summer when Team USA is on the verge of losing a colossal upset, and Anthony Edwards is going to look LeBron, Steph, KD in the eyes and say “give me the ball. now.” – 7:16 PM
There is going to be a time this summer when Team USA is on the verge of losing a colossal upset, and Anthony Edwards is going to look LeBron, Steph, KD in the eyes and say “give me the ball. now.” – 7:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards has nine points in the first three minutes and the Nuggets are in a 12-2 hole, with a Michael Malone timeout to boot….. – 7:13 PM
Anthony Edwards has nine points in the first three minutes and the Nuggets are in a 12-2 hole, with a Michael Malone timeout to boot….. – 7:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves begin the game ahead 12-2. Anthony Edwards with 9 points early. Getting off to a good start was paramount for them. They’ve done that. – 7:12 PM
The Timberwolves begin the game ahead 12-2. Anthony Edwards with 9 points early. Getting off to a good start was paramount for them. They’ve done that. – 7:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
It is extremely rare that the Wolves don’t have Jaden McDaniels guard the point of attack. But they’re opting to put him on Michael Porter Jr., Anthony Edwards gets the Jamal Murray assignment. – 7:09 PM
It is extremely rare that the Wolves don’t have Jaden McDaniels guard the point of attack. But they’re opting to put him on Michael Porter Jr., Anthony Edwards gets the Jamal Murray assignment. – 7:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Anthony Edwards starts on Jamal Murray and locks him down on the first possession. – 7:07 PM
Anthony Edwards starts on Jamal Murray and locks him down on the first possession. – 7:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 1 of the Second Round vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gonna be a battle. Joker vs Rudy/KAT. Jamal vs Ant. So much riding on Game 1.
Let’s Basketball. – 7:04 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 1 of the Second Round vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gonna be a battle. Joker vs Rudy/KAT. Jamal vs Ant. So much riding on Game 1.
Let’s Basketball. – 7:04 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Okay, here we go: Minnesota and Denver in what should be the best Western Conference playoff matchup in a couple years. Time to go create a classic. Jokic is life, and hold onto your butts. pic.twitter.com/11fbhgwVKu – 6:59 PM
Okay, here we go: Minnesota and Denver in what should be the best Western Conference playoff matchup in a couple years. Time to go create a classic. Jokic is life, and hold onto your butts. pic.twitter.com/11fbhgwVKu – 6:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
In the playoffs last season, Nikola Jokic shot 12-of-32 from the field while being directly guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns.
I wrote about the roamer defense in what I’m expecting tonight.
milehighsports.com/three-predicti… – 6:51 PM
In the playoffs last season, Nikola Jokic shot 12-of-32 from the field while being directly guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns.
I wrote about the roamer defense in what I’m expecting tonight.
milehighsports.com/three-predicti… – 6:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Quick thoughts on this series.
— T-Wolves’ depth set to benefit off Denver’s biggest weakness, which is its bench and the non-Jokic minutes. Nuggets figured it out last postseason but in the 38 minutes Jokic was off against the Lakers it was a -8.3 net rating. – 6:49 PM
Quick thoughts on this series.
— T-Wolves’ depth set to benefit off Denver’s biggest weakness, which is its bench and the non-Jokic minutes. Nuggets figured it out last postseason but in the 38 minutes Jokic was off against the Lakers it was a -8.3 net rating. – 6:49 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic pulled up in the cream fit ahead of Nuggets-Timberwolevs Game 1 🔥
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/1G5WiO3g6v – 6:44 PM
Jokic pulled up in the cream fit ahead of Nuggets-Timberwolevs Game 1 🔥
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/1G5WiO3g6v – 6:44 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic practicing his iconic dunk during warmups 😂
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/cp8yZByuIt – 6:02 PM
Jokic practicing his iconic dunk during warmups 😂
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/cp8yZByuIt – 6:02 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Watching Anthony Edwards play is different.”
🔊 Rick Kamla and Antonio Daniels are loving how “Ant Man” is playing on a nightly basis
#NBAPlayoffs
Hear Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets tonight at 7pET sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/xl75oHIhv3 – 5:25 PM
“Watching Anthony Edwards play is different.”
🔊 Rick Kamla and Antonio Daniels are loving how “Ant Man” is playing on a nightly basis
#NBAPlayoffs
Hear Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets tonight at 7pET sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/xl75oHIhv3 – 5:25 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.” – 5:22 PM
Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.” – 5:22 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
#WolvesBack vs. #Road2Gold series primer:
Ex-Nuggets player, coach, current broadcaster Bill Hanzlik: tinyurl.com/2axudjny
Justin Holland, long-time Anthony Edwards trainer and business partner: tinyurl.com/w4p6xx6v
Gary Trent Sr. + Troy Hudson: tinyurl.com/2s392fn6 – 4:27 PM
#WolvesBack vs. #Road2Gold series primer:
Ex-Nuggets player, coach, current broadcaster Bill Hanzlik: tinyurl.com/2axudjny
Justin Holland, long-time Anthony Edwards trainer and business partner: tinyurl.com/w4p6xx6v
Gary Trent Sr. + Troy Hudson: tinyurl.com/2s392fn6 – 4:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The timing is almost too perfect that I think it’s a coincidence, but Jokic spinning to go baseline the moment Gobert turns and takes a shuffle to the right is crazy pic.twitter.com/sbRSMWr6ZO – 12:55 PM
The timing is almost too perfect that I think it’s a coincidence, but Jokic spinning to go baseline the moment Gobert turns and takes a shuffle to the right is crazy pic.twitter.com/sbRSMWr6ZO – 12:55 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Can’t wait for the new western conference. When it’s just a Wemby-Luka-Shai bloodbath every season. I only wish Jokic was a smidge younger. – 12:50 PM
Can’t wait for the new western conference. When it’s just a Wemby-Luka-Shai bloodbath every season. I only wish Jokic was a smidge younger. – 12:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: Nikola Jokic averages his fewest APG (4.3) against the Wolves this season. pic.twitter.com/tN9dzxmjwg – 11:40 AM
Fun fact: Nikola Jokic averages his fewest APG (4.3) against the Wolves this season. pic.twitter.com/tN9dzxmjwg – 11:40 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three reasons why Anthony Edwards, Minnesota could upset the defending champions
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 9:53 AM
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three reasons why Anthony Edwards, Minnesota could upset the defending champions
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 9:53 AM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: Nikola Jokic was asked how he can be impactful against the Wolves’ three bigs in Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid and after thinking for a good five seconds he answered: “To have a duplicate clone of myself” -via Twitter @mcten / May 5, 2024
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Porter on the balance between single covering and doubling Anthony Edwards, who took 29 shots tonight: “Any good team has multiple weapons. one thing that makes us successful is that when teams double Joker, we’ve got capable guys that can make shots. Similar with them, if you double Ant, you may be swinging the ball to KAT or Mike Conley or Jaden McDaniels. All capable guys. It’s definitely a balance, and it’s something we’ve gotta look at on film.” -via Twitter @NBABlackburn / May 4, 2024
StatMuse: Tonight is Jokic’s first Game 1 loss since 2019. pic.twitter.com/OJ2q3LCFE9 -via Twitter @statmuse / May 4, 2024
Michael Scotto: Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves advancing this far in the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years: “That was 20 years ago. I probably wasn’t even born.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/4kketI85eU -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 4, 2024
Dalton Johnson: Anthony Edwards on his playoff performances: “Big shout out to Team USA, man. They got me ready.” -via Twitter @DaltonJ_Johnson / May 4, 2024