Chris Finch never believed Jamal Murray would be suspended for Game 3
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jamal Murray praised Nikola Jokic after the game 🗣
“He makes everyone around him better… it’s a blessing to be drafted into this situation, into this organization… it’s just a lot of fun.”
pic.twitter.com/tTZoSZlGst – 1:56 AM
Jamal Murray praised Nikola Jokic after the game 🗣
“He makes everyone around him better… it’s a blessing to be drafted into this situation, into this organization… it’s just a lot of fun.”
pic.twitter.com/tTZoSZlGst – 1:56 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray was loudly booed every time he touched the basketball tonight.
Nikola Jokić just said he didn’t know that, or didn’t notice. – 1:16 AM
Jamal Murray was loudly booed every time he touched the basketball tonight.
Nikola Jokić just said he didn’t know that, or didn’t notice. – 1:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic told us he genuinely did not know Jamal Murray was being booed tonight. – 1:16 AM
Nikola Jokic told us he genuinely did not know Jamal Murray was being booed tonight. – 1:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray was great in media tonight. Went for over 10 minutes. Made Vince Carter references, talked up Joker’s MVP, Aaron’s value to the team, and much more.
Said there’s a long way to go. – 1:13 AM
Jamal Murray was great in media tonight. Went for over 10 minutes. Made Vince Carter references, talked up Joker’s MVP, Aaron’s value to the team, and much more.
Said there’s a long way to go. – 1:13 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray says the experience of coming back from down 3-1 twice in the bubble is something that helps the Nuggets down 2-0. “We can do it and we’ve done it… the experience definitely helps being in this situation.” – 1:08 AM
Jamal Murray says the experience of coming back from down 3-1 twice in the bubble is something that helps the Nuggets down 2-0. “We can do it and we’ve done it… the experience definitely helps being in this situation.” – 1:08 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray said everyone was “dialed in” and “our whole energy” was better. – 1:06 AM
Jamal Murray said everyone was “dialed in” and “our whole energy” was better. – 1:06 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“This was probably the best I’ve felt going into the game,” Jamal Murray says. He adds it tightened up late but reiterates everyone’s dealing with something at this point of the season. – 1:04 AM
“This was probably the best I’ve felt going into the game,” Jamal Murray says. He adds it tightened up late but reiterates everyone’s dealing with something at this point of the season. – 1:04 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray said “this was the best game it felt going in” about his calf. But he added that it started to tighten up toward the end. – 1:04 AM
Jamal Murray said “this was the best game it felt going in” about his calf. But he added that it started to tighten up toward the end. – 1:04 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Wolves coach Chris Finch says he never believed Jamal Murray would be suspended for Game 3. “I never, ever, ever expected them to suspend him,” Finch said. “Whether it is or it isn’t a suspendible thing, it doesn’t matter now to me.” – 12:32 AM
Wolves coach Chris Finch says he never believed Jamal Murray would be suspended for Game 3. “I never, ever, ever expected them to suspend him,” Finch said. “Whether it is or it isn’t a suspendible thing, it doesn’t matter now to me.” – 12:32 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets RESPOND in game 3. Let’s Winner’s Lounge.
Jamal Murray dominates
The defense showed up
📺 youtube.com/live/X-Wygc4HK… pic.twitter.com/le1GlJ8MbC – 12:29 AM
The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets RESPOND in game 3. Let’s Winner’s Lounge.
Jamal Murray dominates The defense showed up📺 youtube.com/live/X-Wygc4HK… pic.twitter.com/le1GlJ8MbC – 12:29 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Michael Malone on Jamal Murray bouncing back in hostile environment, booed from pregame warmups on: “I think he relishes those moments where he’s the bad guy.” – 12:29 AM
Michael Malone on Jamal Murray bouncing back in hostile environment, booed from pregame warmups on: “I think he relishes those moments where he’s the bad guy.” – 12:29 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Timberwolves 117-90.
Nikola Jokic: 24-14-9-3-3
Jamal Murray: 24-4-5-3
Aaron Gordon: 3 three-pointers in the third were HUGE
We have a series. pic.twitter.com/nAOgeqArOX – 12:15 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Timberwolves 117-90.
Nikola Jokic: 24-14-9-3-3
Jamal Murray: 24-4-5-3
Aaron Gordon: 3 three-pointers in the third were HUGE
We have a series. pic.twitter.com/nAOgeqArOX – 12:15 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Michael Malone gets Jamal Murray out for the night. He looked terrific tonight, but a word of caution for Denver fans, he looked terrific tonight on three days rest. How is he going to look on Sunday with one day in between? – 11:58 PM
Michael Malone gets Jamal Murray out for the night. He looked terrific tonight, but a word of caution for Denver fans, he looked terrific tonight on three days rest. How is he going to look on Sunday with one day in between? – 11:58 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Michael Malone called his team out the last few days, including pregame tonight. They’ve responded with a champion-worthy performance in Game 3. But, going forward: Jamal Murray (calf), who’s been great tonight, got three days off. Next three games: only a day off between each. – 11:33 PM
Michael Malone called his team out the last few days, including pregame tonight. They’ve responded with a champion-worthy performance in Game 3. But, going forward: Jamal Murray (calf), who’s been great tonight, got three days off. Next three games: only a day off between each. – 11:33 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jamal Murray avoided suspension and is playing tonight. That has people upset.
Front office source: “At this point, who’s happy? The referees and the referees’ union should be pissed, and so should the players and the Players’ Association.”
bit.ly/44TlJzX – 11:29 PM
Jamal Murray avoided suspension and is playing tonight. That has people upset.
Front office source: “At this point, who’s happy? The referees and the referees’ union should be pissed, and so should the players and the Players’ Association.”
bit.ly/44TlJzX – 11:29 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray catching up with his dad, Roger, at halftime in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/wDL7cZCcQX – 11:02 PM
Jamal Murray catching up with his dad, Roger, at halftime in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/wDL7cZCcQX – 11:02 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray is being loudly booed every time he touches the basketball. He has become the villain in the eyes of Minnesota Timberwolves fans.
At the half:
18 points (8/13FG, 2/3 3pt)
2 rebounds
2 assists
1 turnover – 10:56 PM
Jamal Murray is being loudly booed every time he touches the basketball. He has become the villain in the eyes of Minnesota Timberwolves fans.
At the half:
18 points (8/13FG, 2/3 3pt)
2 rebounds
2 assists
1 turnover – 10:56 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 56, Minnesota 41.
Jamal Murray put together his best half of the postseason as he put up 18 points. MPJ added 12 pts.
Jokic has 7p/9r/6a
I’m in the arena, what should I go tell Coach Malone to tell the team? – 10:50 PM
At the half: Nuggets 56, Minnesota 41.
Jamal Murray put together his best half of the postseason as he put up 18 points. MPJ added 12 pts.
Jokic has 7p/9r/6a
I’m in the arena, what should I go tell Coach Malone to tell the team? – 10:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 56-41.
Jamal Murray: 18 points, 8/13 FG, 2/3 3P, 0/0 FT
Nikola Jokic: 7-9-6
Michael Porter: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 fouls
Christian Braun played the entire 2Q, stepped up and made some GREAT plays on D. pic.twitter.com/tOtBh7071o – 10:49 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 56-41.
Jamal Murray: 18 points, 8/13 FG, 2/3 3P, 0/0 FT
Nikola Jokic: 7-9-6
Michael Porter: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 fouls
Christian Braun played the entire 2Q, stepped up and made some GREAT plays on D. pic.twitter.com/tOtBh7071o – 10:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver leads this one 56-41 after the first half. Wolves have been off on both ends of the floor, Jamal Murray is back on (18 points). – 10:48 PM
Denver leads this one 56-41 after the first half. Wolves have been off on both ends of the floor, Jamal Murray is back on (18 points). – 10:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It is a different Jamal Murray tonight. He looks spry. Wolves need to get back to attacking Jokic at the rim, he’s a traffic cone – 10:23 PM
It is a different Jamal Murray tonight. He looks spry. Wolves need to get back to attacking Jokic at the rim, he’s a traffic cone – 10:23 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
32-second stint for Reggie Jackson.
When Jamal Murray has it going on you ride him. And he has it going on.
He’s up to 11 points and the Minnesota crowd has grown a bit restless of booing him. They’re taking a break. pic.twitter.com/CJsJ6iZzWU – 10:20 PM
32-second stint for Reggie Jackson.
When Jamal Murray has it going on you ride him. And he has it going on.
He’s up to 11 points and the Minnesota crowd has grown a bit restless of booing him. They’re taking a break. pic.twitter.com/CJsJ6iZzWU – 10:20 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray hit 5-of-his-first-7 shots and had 11 points in his first 13 minutes. He put a couple of cross-overs on KAT before hitting a jumper over KAT in 1stQ. So far, calf looks good. – 10:19 PM
Jamal Murray hit 5-of-his-first-7 shots and had 11 points in his first 13 minutes. He put a couple of cross-overs on KAT before hitting a jumper over KAT in 1stQ. So far, calf looks good. – 10:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jamal Murray playing with a lot more zip here in Game 3 pic.twitter.com/MtTT0uXzue – 10:15 PM
Jamal Murray playing with a lot more zip here in Game 3 pic.twitter.com/MtTT0uXzue – 10:15 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Great opening quarter from Jamal Murray. TH\he Nuggets desperately needed that. – 10:13 PM
Great opening quarter from Jamal Murray. TH\he Nuggets desperately needed that. – 10:13 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Very good start for Jamal Murray. 8 on 4-6 and some tough shots that he usually hits in the playoffs.
Nuggets provided more defensive resistance in that quarter. Jokic doesn’t seem interested in defending the paint, so Wolves will probably have to drive more – 10:13 PM
Very good start for Jamal Murray. 8 on 4-6 and some tough shots that he usually hits in the playoffs.
Nuggets provided more defensive resistance in that quarter. Jokic doesn’t seem interested in defending the paint, so Wolves will probably have to drive more – 10:13 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Denver takes a 28-20 lead heading into the 2nd frame.
Jamal Murray has 8 points after the 1st quarter stint and looks to be moving well. Hasn’t shot a single 3-pointer because he’s getting to his spots inside.
MPJ also has 8 points. – 10:13 PM
Denver takes a 28-20 lead heading into the 2nd frame.
Jamal Murray has 8 points after the 1st quarter stint and looks to be moving well. Hasn’t shot a single 3-pointer because he’s getting to his spots inside.
MPJ also has 8 points. – 10:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jamal Murray played well, Denver played well, and the Nuggets lead 28-20 after one quarter. Murray has 8 points on 4-for-6. 0 turnovers for the Nuggets, 4 for the Wolves. – 10:12 PM
Jamal Murray played well, Denver played well, and the Nuggets lead 28-20 after one quarter. Murray has 8 points on 4-for-6. 0 turnovers for the Nuggets, 4 for the Wolves. – 10:12 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The question is how long Malone can rest Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic – 10:11 PM
The question is how long Malone can rest Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic – 10:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray’s got a bit more shiftiness to him tonight. Missed a couple easy ones, but he’s getting downhill early which is good. – 10:05 PM
Jamal Murray’s got a bit more shiftiness to him tonight. Missed a couple easy ones, but he’s getting downhill early which is good. – 10:05 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Wolves fans all over Jamal Murray during starting intro. They also chanted “Wolves in 4” during the Minnesota hype video. pic.twitter.com/iJU7NQpL7e – 9:55 PM
Wolves fans all over Jamal Murray during starting intro. They also chanted “Wolves in 4” during the Minnesota hype video. pic.twitter.com/iJU7NQpL7e – 9:55 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray’s being loudly booed each time he’s touched the ball on Denver’s first possession. Nuggets get off to a 4-0 start thanks to a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope middy and Murray’s driving layup. – 9:46 PM
Jamal Murray’s being loudly booed each time he’s touched the ball on Denver’s first possession. Nuggets get off to a 4-0 start thanks to a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope middy and Murray’s driving layup. – 9:46 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
VERY loud boos for Jamal Murray as they introduced him in warmups.
He nodded his head and smiled BIG. – 9:41 PM
VERY loud boos for Jamal Murray as they introduced him in warmups.
He nodded his head and smiled BIG. – 9:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
T’Wolves fans don’t like Jamal Murray. pic.twitter.com/0jogfLMG2N – 9:40 PM
T’Wolves fans don’t like Jamal Murray. pic.twitter.com/0jogfLMG2N – 9:40 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Minnesota making its feeling toward Jamal Murray known. pic.twitter.com/TDPeZh6sqX – 9:40 PM
Minnesota making its feeling toward Jamal Murray known. pic.twitter.com/TDPeZh6sqX – 9:40 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
LOUD boos as Jamal Murray was introduced in the starting lineup. – 9:39 PM
LOUD boos as Jamal Murray was introduced in the starting lineup. – 9:39 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The early Wolves crowd here booed Jamal Murray when he first came out for warmups. – 8:52 PM
The early Wolves crowd here booed Jamal Murray when he first came out for warmups. – 8:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Official: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson are all available to play tonight in Game 3. – 8:52 PM
Official: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson are all available to play tonight in Game 3. – 8:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Official: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson are all available to play. – 8:51 PM
Official: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson are all available to play. – 8:51 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jamal Murray is going through warmups ahead of Game 3 and they’ve been booing for about two straight minutes. pic.twitter.com/W8G8RDLE8d – 8:49 PM
Jamal Murray is going through warmups ahead of Game 3 and they’ve been booing for about two straight minutes. pic.twitter.com/W8G8RDLE8d – 8:49 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Nuggets announce Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson are all available for Game 3 tonight. – 8:47 PM
The Nuggets announce Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson are all available for Game 3 tonight. – 8:47 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Chris Finch on what he expects from the Denver Nuggets as far as effort:
“We’re going to get a championship worthy shot from Denver tonight so we have to stay ready.” pic.twitter.com/HBC54ShdYy – 7:56 PM
Chris Finch on what he expects from the Denver Nuggets as far as effort:
“We’re going to get a championship worthy shot from Denver tonight so we have to stay ready.” pic.twitter.com/HBC54ShdYy – 7:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Chris Finch on expectations on how the Nuggets will approach Game 3:
“We’re going to get a championship level performance from Denver tonight, so we’ve gotta be ready.” – 7:56 PM
Chris Finch on expectations on how the Nuggets will approach Game 3:
“We’re going to get a championship level performance from Denver tonight, so we’ve gotta be ready.” – 7:56 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Chris Finch: “We’re going to get a championship-level performance from Denver tonight, no doubt. So we got to be ready” – 7:56 PM
Chris Finch: “We’re going to get a championship-level performance from Denver tonight, no doubt. So we got to be ready” – 7:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Chris Finch on Minnesota’s strategy guarding Nikola Jokic, says that Minnesota tries to fight him for every square inch of space on the floor.
“If he’s allowed to be comfortable, he’s going to pick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/duMZuuMnIN – 7:52 PM
Chris Finch on Minnesota’s strategy guarding Nikola Jokic, says that Minnesota tries to fight him for every square inch of space on the floor.
“If he’s allowed to be comfortable, he’s going to pick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/duMZuuMnIN – 7:52 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
“Chris Finch on pressing and defending”
Finch said their mindset since playoffs started is to be point of attack defenders. Don’t conserve energy because they have a deep team that can be their advantage . pic.twitter.com/S7UBFQlPyg – 7:52 PM
“Chris Finch on pressing and defending”
Finch said their mindset since playoffs started is to be point of attack defenders. Don’t conserve energy because they have a deep team that can be their advantage . pic.twitter.com/S7UBFQlPyg – 7:52 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Chris Finch said he will be on the bench again. He’ll be in the 2nd row and have access to players. pic.twitter.com/H09a0xwhoH – 7:50 PM
Chris Finch said he will be on the bench again. He’ll be in the 2nd row and have access to players. pic.twitter.com/H09a0xwhoH – 7:50 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Chris Finch on having the #1 offense in the playoffs.
Ball control. Not turning it over and decision making. Said they’re making the right reads and not fighting the defense. pic.twitter.com/VxpENkb5XO – 7:49 PM
Chris Finch on having the #1 offense in the playoffs.
Ball control. Not turning it over and decision making. Said they’re making the right reads and not fighting the defense. pic.twitter.com/VxpENkb5XO – 7:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
We will hear from Chris Finch and Michael Malone shortly. I’m very curious to see what the approaches are in what has mostly been an emotional battle vs a tactical one. – 7:43 PM
We will hear from Chris Finch and Michael Malone shortly. I’m very curious to see what the approaches are in what has mostly been an emotional battle vs a tactical one. – 7:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The Timberwolves are going to sweep the [Denver Nuggets].” 😳
@stephenasmith on Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray’s struggles against the Wolves’ defense 🏀 pic.twitter.com/3tKGAxJwC2 – 6:55 PM
“The Timberwolves are going to sweep the [Denver Nuggets].” 😳
@stephenasmith on Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray’s struggles against the Wolves’ defense 🏀 pic.twitter.com/3tKGAxJwC2 – 6:55 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Ahead of tonight’s Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 3, good piece from @JonKrawczynski about Chris Finch’s contagious toughness. AK theathletic.com/5477639/2024/0… – 1:41 PM
Ahead of tonight’s Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 3, good piece from @JonKrawczynski about Chris Finch’s contagious toughness. AK theathletic.com/5477639/2024/0… – 1:41 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Sharing his take on the 2023/24 #NBA MVP race, Gilbert Arenas discredited Nikola Jokic’s claim, suggesting that he relies too much on Jamal Murray:
“Are we going to ignore that he is not the go-to guy when it counts?”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:55 AM
Sharing his take on the 2023/24 #NBA MVP race, Gilbert Arenas discredited Nikola Jokic’s claim, suggesting that he relies too much on Jamal Murray:
“Are we going to ignore that he is not the go-to guy when it counts?”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:55 AM
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