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Nuggets Roundtable: Has Nikola Jokic solved the Timberwolves' defense?

May 14, 2024

May 12, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

After back-to-back wins by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets, Denver and Minnesota's second-round series returns to the Mile High City for Tuesday's Game 5. How have the Nuggets solved Minnestoa's NBA-best defense over the last two games? Also, who has been Denver's more impressive bench hero, and what will it take to make it three straight victories? DNVR Nuggets discusses.

How have the Nuggets solved the Timberwolves' defense over the last two games?

Adam Mares: It starts with alleviating the on-ball pressure. The main way of doing this has been to have Aaron Gordon bring the ball up the floor. The Jazz countered this by placing Anthony Edwards on Gordon but AG made them p...