Timberwolves struggle to close out Nuggets series after key injuries

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

Minnesota's 3-1 lead has narrowed after Dante DiVincenzo suffered an Achilles tear and Anthony Edwards hyperextended his knee, an injury expected to sideline him for weeks.
The report says the Timberwolves now lean heavily on defence and Rudy Gobert, whose work against Nikola Jokic has been a rare constant as Denver tries to complete a comeback.
Jokic's scoring efficiency has dipped sharply in the postseason, but concerns over Minnesota's depleted lineup have shifted expectations toward the Nuggets in one of the playoffs' most volatile series.

Does Denver's potential comeback prove their championship resilience or just highlight the brutal impact of injuries in the NBA playoffs?

With their offensive stars sidelined, is Minnesota's elite defense alone enough to stop a Nuggets comeback?