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Jaden McDaniels Takes Shot at Nikola Jokic, Nuggets After Wolves’ Game 2 Win

Jaden McDaniels Takes Shot at Nikola Jokic, Nuggets After Wolves’ Game 2 Win

Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, tying their playoff series at one game each. After the game, Timberwolves player Jaden McDaniels criticized several Nuggets players, including Nikola Jokic, for poor defense.

Key Facts

  • The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 119–114 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
  • Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
  • Julius Randle added 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
  • Jaden McDaniels said the Timberwolves targeted what he called “bad defenders” on the Nuggets, naming Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray among others.
  • McDaniels was involved in physical plays earlier in the series, including a flagrant foul and a confrontation with Nuggets players.
  • The Timberwolves have expanded McDaniels’ role offensively, with him scoring 14 points in Game 2.
  • Game 3 will be held in Minnesota at the Target Center on Thursday.
  • The series is tied 1-1 after two games.
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