Unbelievable! Timberwolves Steal a Double-OT Thriller from the Nuggets
Okay, seriously, you guys, last night's Nuggets-Timberwolves game? It was INSANE. Arguably the best game of the season so far. Double overtime, a final score of 140-139, and the Timberwolves walked away with the win. Nikola Jokic put up a monstrous 60-point triple-double—the third one ever, people!—but even that was overshadowed by the crazy ending. Honestly, who saw *that* coming?
Jokic's Historic Night, and Westbrook's Uh-Oh Moment
Jokic? He was an absolute beast. MVP performance, no question. Sixty points! A triple-double! It was incredible to watch. But the Nuggets' execution down the stretch? Not so much. With 14 seconds left in double OT, they were up by one, and Russell Westbrook—who hadn't exactly had a stellar night offensively—got a steal. Instead of milking the clock, he went for a layup. Missed. And that, my friends, is where things went sideways.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a three-pointer on the other end, but Westbrook fouled him. NAW hit two out of three free throws, and that was it. Game over. Timberwolves win. It all happened so fast!
The Analysts Weigh In: A Heated Debate
The TNT crew had some pretty strong opinions on Westbrook's last-second gamble. Candace Parker thought he should've run the clock down, and Shaq? He suggested a dunk followed by a foul. Chris Paul pointed out Westbrook’s not-so-great free throw percentage, arguing that running the clock would have been a smarter play. It's clear that Westbrook's foul was the pivotal moment.
The Timberwolves' Grit and Key Players
The Timberwolves were playing shorthanded due to suspensions, making this win even more impressive. Anthony Edwards? Dude went OFF in the fourth and overtime, scoring 24 points. He single-handedly kept them in it. Rudy Gobert was a force, putting up 19 points and 13 rebounds—seven of them offensive! Seriously, he was a monster on the boards. And Nickeil Alexander-Walker? 26 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, and those clutch free throws? The guy was everywhere. The Timberwolves also completely dominated the offensive glass (21-8!), which gave them so many extra possessions.
What's Next for the Timberwolves?
They’ve got a big game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, April 3rd, as they continue their five-game road trip. This game? It's already a classic. It reminded everyone how wild and unpredictable the NBA playoffs can be—especially a rivalry game with so much on the line. You just never know what's going to happen!
