The Denver Nuggets‘ hopes of a back-to-back championship run were dashed as they lost a hard-fought 4-3 series at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Having built their team to counter the Nuggets, the Timberwolves managed to secure their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks. This unexpected early exit for Denver signals that changes might be on the horizon to enhance their competitiveness.
Throughout the series, several Nuggets players struggled to replicate their previous season’s form. While Nikola Jokić experienced ups and downs, Jamal Murray was hampered by persistent injuries that prevented him from hitting his stride. However, the most glaring issue was the underwhelming performance of Michael Porter Jr., whose poor showing against Minnesota highlighted a critical area needing reinforcement.
