PHOTOS: Nuggets Lose 106-99 Game 1, Round 2 to Timberwolves

A dejected Jamal Murray watches Wolves’ Anthony Edwards score in the last minutes of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Wolves’ Anthony Edwards goes up for a basket while being defended by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defends Wolves’ Anthony Edwards in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Nikola Jokic watches as Wolves’ Naz Reid celebrates a dunk in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Aaron Gordon is double teamed by Jaden McDaniels and Nat Reid in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone looks concerned in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defends Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns in the 4th quarter of game 1. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Wolves’ Head Coach Chris Finch coaches Wolves’ Anthony Edwards from a seated position. Finch was injured when Mike Conley ran into him during their last game and is recovering from surgery on the sidelines. The Nuggets were defeated 106-99 by the Timberwolves in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Michael Porter, Jr. seemed to be holding his elbow at the end of the game against the Timberwolves. The Nuggets were defeated by the Timberwolves 106-99 in game 1 of the second round of the Western Conference championship at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Aaron Gordon dunks the ball while Wolves’ Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert watch from under the basket during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Michael Porter, Jr. passes the ball past Wolves’ Jaden McDaniels during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Nikola Jokic is defended by Wolves’ Rudy Gobert and Karl -Anthony Towns during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Nuggets asst. coach Ryan Saunders talks to Nuggets starter during a first quarter timeout in which the Nuggets were down by double figures at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Reggie Jackson pressures Wolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker causing him to lose the ball during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Reggie Jackson pressures Wolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker and steals the ball during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Reggie Jackson is cheered on by fellow Nuggets bench members Julien Strauthers, Christian Braun, and Zeke Nnaji during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Jamal Murray tries an unsuccessful shot over Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Jamal looks for someone to pass to while being defended by Anthony Edwards during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Peyton Watson pulls down a defensive rebound during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Christian Braun has his shot blocked by Wolves’ Anthony Edwards during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Nikola Jokic is defended by Wolves’ Rudy Gobert during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Nuggets and the Timberwolves were playing in round 2 of the Western Conference championships. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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PHOTOS: Nuggets Lose 106-99 Game 1, Round 2 to Timberwolves

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