Key Takeaways:
– The Minnesota Timberwolves executed a stunning win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on May 19.
– The Timberwolves social media team humorously celebrated the victory by updating their logo and posting cheeky memes.
– Despite trailing by 20-points in the third quarter, the Wolves orchestrated an historic comeback to win 98-90 in Denver.
– The win saw the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.
Historic NBA Comeback Witnessed in Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game
The Minnesota Timberwolves put on a remarkable display as they came back from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to pull off a historic 98-90 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on May 19. This spectacle is regarded as one of the biggest game seven comebacks in the past 25 years.
Social Media Savagery from the Timberwolves
In the aftermath of the victory, the Timberwolves’ social media team rubbed salt in the wound by cheekily modifying its logo to depict a wolf consuming chicken nuggets. Various humorous memes, including one of boulders sealing a cave entrance followed by the Nuggets logo being incinerated, were posted. In a vigorous display of triumph, they captioned one of the images, “took down the reigning champs”.
Players’ Performance and Insights
Despite not being in his best form on the night, Anthony Edwards’ contribution was instrumental in other ways to the team’s victory. He performed brilliantly with eight defensive rebounds and two steals to his credit. He also successfully limited Nuggets’ star Jamal Murray to just 11 points in the second half.
Edwards commended the efforts of his teammates, particularly Jaden McDaniels and Karl-Anthony Towns who each scored a team-high 23 points. Other noteworthy performers in the victorious Wolves team were Rudy Gobert who contributed 13 points, and Naz Reid and Mike Conley who chipped in with 11 and 10 points respectively.
Timberwolves Soar to Western Conference Finals
Following their remarkable win, the Minnesota Timberwolves have now advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years. They now face the Dallas Mavericks, a team led by the powerhouse duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
In their previous conference finals appearance in 2004, the Timberwolves fell short to the Los Angeles Lakers, who were potent with the formidable pair of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant under the guidance of Phil Jackson. However, with their current form and under the leadership of the determined Wolves team, they look poised for an interesting challenge against the formidable Dallas Mavericks.
The Outstanding Comeback That Shook Denver
Despite being the reigning NBA champions, the Nuggets could only muster up 14 points in the third quarter and a total of 37 points for the entire second half. Their typically potent offense was kept in check as the Wolves superbly limited them to just four baskets in the paint in the third quarter.
This momentous win, underscored by an impressive show of grit and skill, dramatically terminates the Nuggets’ championship defense, making them the fifth consecutive defending champion to falter in the second round.