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Too many people not realizing that the dude who built the Wolves is the same dude who built the Nuggets and he built the Wolves this way on purpose.

The fact that Minnesota did this without Gobert is what makes this truly stunning.

Chuck always changing his whole perspective based on 1 game

Well this aged well. Nugs in 6

Imagine your GM building your squad and then going to another team to be an architect of your demise.. .

This is the most stunning final score of any playoff game in the past 20 years at least. The home team never loses game 2 after dropping game 1 and so for Denver and jokic to get manhandled like that with gobert not even playing is just hard to believe

The kiss of death Charles Barkley guarantees

Seven days later...

the Defense by the Wolves was Monster, that was a different type of defense that modern players are not used to.. it feels like 90s defense is returning 🔥 the Wolves defense held Jokic under 20 pts and Murray under 10 pts 😲 😲

80 points is crazy. Knicks had 74 in second half.

That defense by the wolves had me silent.. Couldn't say anything.. It was relentless. I'm 49 and don't remember seeing anything like that in my life. It's like they kept playing defense like they were trying desperately to catch up

This aged really well 😂😂

Ngl, I’m pretty sure we all thought Nuggets were gonna go back to back this season, and Minnesota came through and proved us all wrong. Such a great team to watch.

As a nuggets fan… he’s right. Wolves are just that much better than us. Bench too deep, they’re hot right now, hungry, young, and 2nd string guys are also good.

Who's here after game 5?

This aged like milk hahahha 😅

After a performance like that it's hard to imagine Denver coming back. That was downright dominance. Big brother little brother stuff. Crazier comebacks have happened, but that was an absolute statement. It's gonna take everything you've got to score on this team.

Why is no one talking about the physicality? This is a brand new NBA

Playing at altitude in Denver is ONLY AN EXCUSE WHEN LEBRON NEEDS ONE. No problem with any other team.

May 12, 2024, Barkley says that the Timberwolves don’t have anyone else other than Anthony Edwards. Funny how narratives change on the fly

They might! Ant hit the Jordan shrug, most exciting Twolf since KG

KAT gained my respect with this game. First time I’ve seen him play that aggressive, and on both ends!

Game 3 + 4: This aged well.

The physicality and defense was incredible to watch. Something I haven’t seen in the NBA in like 20 years. Beautiful basketball was played tonight.

Thats the best Defense ive seen from them all year, h ell the best ive seen from anyone all year

Two great things that Chuck said: #1 TNT didn't televise a lot of Wolves games this year. Hopefully they earned some more national attention going forward. #2 He was so so negative about this Wolves team being able to succeed with their personnel in the regular season, and especially in the playoffs. Really love seeing him come around on this team.

who's here after the series tied?!

about time were seeing some defense again funny how these superstar caliber players dont show up when the defense turns up makes me appreciate the kobe lebron and jordan players even more because there built for the tough defense like this

Who would’ve thought the nuggets in the verge of getting swept by ANY team ?!

Ant has turned his teammates into fire ants. 😂

Remember when all these so called sports analyst said the Nuggets will get swept,well 3 gms later its the Nuggets 3- 2,man how time can be so cruel

Playing 90s style defense to dominate modern offense. Love to see it.

Chris finch looks like a retired Clark Kent

mcdaniels has been such an addition for the wolves because this shows how much they missed him last year because him breaking his hand changed their defense but now since he’s healthy, it is healthy the perimeter defense so much

The pressure defense of the Timberwolves is so intense that I was catching my breath the whole game. The traps, the help defense, everything feels intense.

2-2 now, chuck is always wrong😂😂😂😂

I think one thing no one talks about enough is the work KAT put in to be able to play good perimeter defense. I didn’t think it would work. But he improved and adapted very well. And even if you get by him they have Rudy eating your lunch.

Kenny is right. Last year, the Heat were the only team to beat the Nuggets at home, and it’s because between Bam, & Jimmy they were able to hold MPJ and Jokic to sub normal performances. The problem is, no one could stop Murray, and the Heat can’t poor on points. The Wolves can. Its over. Wolves in 5 if they’re lucky.

Having played in Europe I had a smile on my face to see an NBA game with such intense defensive efforts both on and off the ball. Wolves clearly understood Jamal’s strengths and they took that away- elbow and baseline jump shots are his to go sets and that on-ball pressure made it extremely difficult for him to get those spots constantly and when he did there was length at the elbows waiting for him. He has never dealt with that sort of pressure before hence losing his calm. MPJ isn’t a dribble and pull up player so with Jamal being pressured as he was, that made it difficult for him to get in rhythm, he is way too upright when dribbling the ball so making it easy for smaller active guards to strip it. Between games 1 and 2 there has only been one lob pass from Nikola to Gordon and reason being the size Wolves possess and this 1 lob actually was in this game because Slowmo is much smaller than Rudy! It’s a genius move to have KAT and Naz on Nikola and Rudy on Gordon. So Gordon will not be found on those dunker spots as Rudy manages to intercept those lobs as seen in game 1 meaning Gordon will have to beat the wolves on the perimeter where he isn’t as strong because he can’t create off the dribble fluently. The physicality on Nikola will just overwhelm and frustrate him and that there is the game plan. Going forward I think Nuggets should consider playing DJ at the 5 and have him blitz any pick n roll action with that size and length and he should be the primary defender on Rudy and should do exactly what Rudy is doing for the Wolves. And Ya ANT!!

The Twolves defense this Game Is Easily the best defensive Performance I've Ever Seen With My Own Eyes

Good news for the Joker, he could tend to his horses earlier.

The refs allowed them to play 90s ball.... No sissy fouls. Just hard nose bball! I love it

Id like to see what their unsights now after the nuggets won game 3 and 4

ONE OF THE BEST HOT TAKES BY KENNY THAT WAS GOOD!

The Timberwolves played the best defense I've ever seen in my life and its not even close.

The efficiency is nuts. 11/17 and 10/15 from their two best? Sheesh.

this aged poorly---tonight the champs flexed...

So refreshing to see defense for a change, in the NBA period.

Kenny knows what the hell he’s talking about

Timberwolves got 6 6’9 and up guys, with Gobert, Towns, Reid, Anderson, McDaniels & Garza 😂🔥💪

Coach had that team watching wolf pack documentaries on National Geographic and it’s in full effect

Timerwolves, come out to play!

I'm so happy for these T'Wolves man. Even K.G.'s 2004 squad wasn't this special. Good, but this is different

Denver is so disappointing this series, everyone knows that the Wolves will play their best and they already have the advantage with their bench. But Denver didn't play with heart and didn't even try to match Wolves intensity. I thought this is the finals series but Wolves just made this another round 2 series. Unless Denver will do something miraculous, this series is over, 4-0

Lakers did the same thing the first half in all four games and didn’t adjust in the second half. Twolves made those adjustments and build the lead instead of trying to just stay ahead.

As a wolves fan I am here for it 🎉

The Nuggets just seem to play at the same pace and don't have much passion, they're done this year, they've been unlocked

I was shocked when I was watching this game yesterday. The defense was ruthless. WOW. I haven't seen a defensive team like this in the NBA for a VERY LONG TIME.

Kenny Smith gave great points about role players making it easy for.superstar player too have night off.

Damn I did not expect Denver to get rag dolled at home like this.

Finch has improved a lot since the Memphis series some years ago… hope they can meet again cause I want a JA vs ANT REMATCH

How'd that age Chuck? Lol

00:56 Jokic wide open with no one around... yeah let me pass this into the stands 😂😂

WATCHING ANIMAL PLANET, ON HOW A PACK OF HUNGRY WOLVES HUNT WHEN ITS TIME TO HUNT! THE WORK THESE PACK OF WOLVES DO DURING THE HUNT IS CRAZY. VERY SATISFYING, INTERESTING BUT MOST OF ALL...BEAUTIFUL!

The T wolves are the Nuggets' Daddy now💀🙏

Wow, Charles, love the honesty!

When Chuck makes a prediction bet against it. Take out a second mortgage. Say it with your chest Chuck!!!

Getting KAT to play defense with intensity was worth every draft pick they sent to Utah even if Rudy never played another game. This team is at another level defensively and they have enough length to really bother everyone outside of maybe OKC. We'll see if Denver can figure something out for game 3, but it will be tough if Murray can't get a shot off and so far it doesn't look like he can.

Well spoken coach. Thank you for the honesty and inspiration

Best nba script in years, hands down

Always loved the T-wolves colors and logo, glad to see them making a run at the chip.

Smart by the wolves GM. They’re playing them how the 2020 lakers played them. Playing big and physical.

90s basketball is back

Young guys took over the league that quick. Have Joker playing how he looks, an unathletic plumber.

Man, watching this type of defense hypes me up. I haven't seen this team play often during the regular season glad to see them in the playoffs. This the type of basketball that's fun to watch.

Chucky done finally said something intelligent. 👀 Let's go Wolves!! 👏🏻

A great time to be a fan of a small market team.

That's the best defense I've seen by ANY team all year. I hope it catches fire and we can get back to some physical play in the NBA. Not saying 100% of the 80s & 90s but 60-70ish percent of it.

Welp chuck....that one didn't age well

Murray has been poor all postseason, but those two game winners papered over it.

if we lose game 3, we've lost the series. 3 - 0 comeback has never happened, and it won't start with this series

Micheal Porter Jr be disappearing like DLO😂

8:20 Chuck zoning out about what he wants to eat for dinner tonight... 😂😂

I love this twolves team

I had the Wolves stealing game 1 and losing in 6, but maaaaaannnnnn... I have never been so wrong about predicting the playoffs. There's some new sheriff's in town this year 😂😂😂.

You can hear it in the nuggets coaches voice, him and his team are checked out💯

I honestly just wanna know if KD still thinks offense wins championships.

As a lakers fan damn wish the lakers can get back to that level of play.good job Twolves. Definitely on another level rn

Kenny was spot on with that take on the nuggets mindset being down 2-0 somebody has to bail Jokic out a game or 2

How's it feeling NOW Charles?? Game 3 BLOWOUT on the Wolves HOME COURT!!

The Timberwolves did one hell of a job on the defensive end. Reminds me of the 2004 Detroit Pistons. They played stifling defense too.

*I’m not saying it’s guaranteed but the Wolves can fo fo fo fo their way to a ring this year*

As a Nuggets fan, I have no words, I’ve seen it all tho, the Melo years, the rebuild then Jok and Murray. Hope they can bounce back!

Those 90’s teams were just awesome!!! When Kenny brought KJ, Majerle, Horry, maybe Fox lol, brought back a lot of memories.

Edwards is arrogant, cocky, disrespectful, a bully, and aggressive. Luv it !!!!

The bullies getting bullied 😂

The wolf is for real let's go MINNEAPOLIS

That second game wasn’t a loss it was a man handle😳

"Yeah, But They Sure Stopped Murray . . IN A HELLA HURRY! !"" :D