NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves Rally Past Nuggets + Who Plays Tonight?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ big comeback over the Denver Nuggets and whether Anthony Edwards and company can finish the job in the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers taking control against the Toronto Raptors and if anyone is really paying attention to that matchup and then turn their focus to tonight’s slate.
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a strong comeback win over the Denver Nuggets last night, taking Game 2 by a score of 119-114 to even the playoff series 1-1. Anthony Edwards led the way with about 30 points and 10 rebounds, helping Minnesota erase a deficit that had grown to nearly 20 points earlier in the game. Julius Randle added a big scoring night as well, while Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić put up strong numbers for Denver. The difference came late, as the Timberwolves dominated the fourth quarter and made key plays down the stretch to complete the comeback and steal momentum heading into the next game. Who wins this series?
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a win over the Toronto Raptors last night in Game 2 of their series. Donovan Mitchell led the way for Cleveland with a strong scoring performance, while Darius Garland helped control the tempo and create key looks down the stretch. For Toronto, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett kept the Raptors competitive with aggressive two-way play, trading baskets with the Cavaliers for much of the game. Does anyone care about this series?
Tonight’s NBA playoff slate features pivotal matchups as several series continue to develop and pressure begins to rise across the league. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a high-stakes Eastern Conference battle, out west, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in a matchup featuring LeBron James and potentially Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs face the Portland Trail Blazers in another key contest. Who wins tonight's games?
