The Minnesota Timberwolves clawed back from a late deficit to edge out the Denver Nuggets 119-116, ending the Nuggets’ two-game win streak. The game wasn’t short on drama, as it saw a heated moment between Timberwolves’ center Rudy Gobert and Nuggets’ guard Christian Braun.
The altercation erupted with just over five minutes left in the game. The Nuggets were up 108-102 when Braun seized a moment, cutting into the lane for a thunderous two-handed dunk over Gobert. Braun celebrated in front of Gobert, but that didn’t sit well with the Timberwolves’ big man.
Gobert responded with a forceful shove, and both players were soon surrounded by teammates to de-escalate the tension. Later, officials handed out technical fouls to each player.
In the end, Gobert’s Timberwolves had the last laugh, pulling off the victory in front of a roaring home crowd. The Timberwolves capitalized on the momentum from this fiery exchange.
Gobert, who justified his DPOY award, turned in a strong performance with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 assists. On the other hand, Braun wrapped up his night with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Rudy Gobert Reflects On Heated Moment With Christian Braun
After a thrilling game that saw the Timberwolves edge out the Nuggets 119-116, Rudy Gobert took time to address his heated exchange with Nuggets guard Christian Braun. He acknowledged Braun’s impressive move but admitted he was less thrilled with what came afterward.
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“He dunked on me. That was incredible, but what happened after the dunk was what I didn’t like. But the dunk was great. It’s part of the game. There’s a lot of adrenaline. I respect him. It was a nice dunk,” Gobert said.
With this game behind them, both teams now look forward to their next matches. The Timberwolves are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, while the Nuggets will face off against the Utah Jazz.
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