He calls it a “big defeat”, but if possible it is something more. They are the words of Nikola Jokic after Denver’s sensational defeat in Minneapolis which brings the series between Timberwolves and Nuggets to 3-3. Everything will be decided in Game 7.”They kicked our asses“, the Serbian big man begins in the press room bluntly. And again: “They were better than us in every aspect of the game. We have to accept it and try to be better next time.”
The statistics still make Denver the favorite, but after a game in which they reached -50 it won’t be easy. As recorded by the NBA, teams that have played a Game 7 at home in history have a record of 112 wins and 37 losses, and Denver will have home advantage on Sunday at Ball Arena. The Timberwolves haven’t played a Game 7 since 2004. Sunday’s game will be Denver’s first elimination game since April 24, 2022 against the Warriors. It will be the Nuggets’ chance to have the final say against Edwards and the Timberwolves. Or viceversa.
Jamal Murray he added: “All the games we’re talking about are now behind us. Now it’s just about Sunday. Who will win those 48 minutes?” Denver needs to find the best possible version of the Canadian, who ended Game 6 with just 10 points and 4/18 from the field.
