cover of episode Wolves-Nuggets Game 7, Celtics Consternation, Cavs' Questions, and Mavs-Thunder

Wolves-Nuggets Game 7, Celtics Consternation, Cavs' Questions, and Mavs-Thunder

2024/5/17
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The Timberwolves, facing elimination, delivered a dominant performance in Game 6 against the Nuggets, forcing a decisive Game 7. Their success stemmed from a revamped defensive strategy, the return of Mike Conley, and key contributions from players like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. The Wolves exploited Denver's defensive vulnerabilities and made crucial adjustments to their own approach, creating a compelling back-and-forth series.
  • The Timberwolves and Nuggets series has been a captivating display of strategic adjustments and momentum swings.
  • Minnesota's defensive adjustments, particularly doubling Jokic, disrupted Denver's offensive flow.
  • The return of Mike Conley provided a crucial secondary playmaking option for the Timberwolves, allowing Anthony Edwards to play more aggressively.
  • Jaden McDaniels' offensive contributions were unexpected but vital to Minnesota's Game 6 victory.

Shownotes Transcript

Zach and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic talk all things Wolves-Nuggets and preview Game 7. Then (38:47) Zach discusses the Boston Celtics soft path to the conference finals and the perception Boston isn't playing well enough to win the title -- and whether anything short of that is a failure. Then (54:09) Zach welcomes in ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss Mavs-Thunder, how the Mavs trades worked out, whether OKC blew it at the trade deadline, and much more. 

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