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😤 Murray (30) & Jokić (25-13-11) Take Over Game 1 | April 18, 2026

After a 62-62 tie at halftime, the Denver Nuggets flipped the switch in the second half to take Game 1 over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jamal Murray led the way with 30 PTS, delivering another signature playoff performance, while Nikola Jokić recorded a dominant 25 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST triple-double. Denver clamped down defensively, holding…

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After a 62-62 tie at halftime, the Denver Nuggets flipped the switch in the second half to take Game 1 over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jamal Murray led the way with 30 PTS, delivering another signature playoff performance, while Nikola Jokić recorded a dominant 25 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST triple-double.

Denver clamped down defensively, holding Minnesota to just 43 points in the second half on 38.6% shooting and 22.2% from three.

Playoff Murray showed up. The MVP handled the rest.

40 Comments

  1. @bruterasta

    April 18, 2026 at 7:38 pm

    Another triple double by MVP.

  2. @WolvesinVI

    April 18, 2026 at 7:38 pm

    Let’s show Murray’s shooting percentage now. Straight šŸ—‘ļø. Plus he flopped at least 3 times tonight

    • @PullinMyOwn

      April 18, 2026 at 9:10 pm

      He was getting hacked left and right. Your dumbass is just jealous shut it up. This is the best Murray since we smoked yall in ā€˜23

      The only reason yall won in ā€˜24 is nobody but Jokic and Murray was in double digits game 7. Plus Rudy was hitting spinning fadeaway wing jumpers and all his FTs.

      Youre trash. Go away

    • @tebra643

      April 18, 2026 at 10:15 pm

      Jabum blurry is Denver’s downfall, remember those words, jabal fanboys!

    • @tebra643

      April 18, 2026 at 10:16 pm

      ​​@PullinMyOwn the reason they won in 2024 was, Jabum27 was the worst player in the entire playoffs!!!! Don’t you remember!?

  3. @hughcornick4814

    April 18, 2026 at 7:41 pm

    How many times does a team win when one team goes to line 33 times and the other team goes 19. I don’t wanna see that officiating crew again wow let them play playoff basketball. Do you think the Timberwolves will get one game where they shoot more free throws in the Nuggets, why is it always like this for us?

    • @KayOScode

      April 18, 2026 at 8:29 pm

      Cuz you guys fouled a ton! Watch the game. The officials were fair in my viee

    • @hughcornick4814

      April 18, 2026 at 8:31 pm

      @KayOScode Edwards didn’t play good that didn’t help

    • @KayOScode

      April 18, 2026 at 8:34 pm

      @hughcornick4814 I agree, ant didn’t look good, still injured. Not sure he should even be playing the series

  4. @AdriNet-c8w

    April 18, 2026 at 7:43 pm

    Today the referees called a lot in favor of Denver. I’m not going to say that was the deciding factor in the game, because Randle and McDaniels played like idiots. However, that kind of very physical, high-contact defense from the Wolves isn’t something you see very often.

    • @PullinMyOwn

      April 18, 2026 at 9:12 pm

      It’s not ā€œin favorā€ it’s calling the blantant fouls when they’re happening and Minnesota was highly emotional and highly aggressive on defense leading to a lot of fouls. They were bodying, holding jerseys, shoving players in the back, and anything else they thought they could get away with

  5. @hughcornick4814

    April 18, 2026 at 7:49 pm

    Typical playoff free throw range is about 20–24 per team. The Timberwolves were below that with 19. Denver, on the other hand, had an unusually high 33 attempts — a major factor in the outcome. They didn’t outshoot Minnesota in field goal percentage or from three, but the free throw disparity played a huge role. Gift game šŸŽšŸŽ„šŸŽ…šŸŽ‚

    • @PullinMyOwn

      April 18, 2026 at 9:06 pm

      Gift game? Dumbass didn’t even watch the game. Casual box score looker. Minnesota was playing dirty all day. Every single one of those were earned. They were assaulting Denver all night, it was clear what their defensive strategy was.

  6. @SenanmaximeHounwanou

    April 18, 2026 at 7:55 pm

    Jokic, Mr triple double.

  7. @desident

    April 18, 2026 at 7:55 pm

    Jokic 1 FT

  8. @TDGRHYTHM

    April 18, 2026 at 7:56 pm

    Murray and Joker deadly duo in the post season

  9. @chocolatethunder8477

    April 18, 2026 at 7:56 pm

    They won’t let him get a season MVP. It might be harder for them to deny him a final’s MVP

  10. @JohnMerc117

    April 18, 2026 at 7:59 pm

    Nuggets got a very favorable whistle tonight, Murray shot almost as many as the entire Twolves team. Plus 2 huge fouls on three pointers to keep the Nuggets in the game. AE did not play at the level he needs to.

    • @JesusBwithYou

      April 18, 2026 at 9:14 pm

      Lmao, muh fta. Ant is trash.

  11. @achiIlguy

    April 18, 2026 at 8:10 pm

    murray going to have to be consistent if they have any chance against okc. 22 points off 16 free throws isnt a good look when SGA is going to have 16+ free throws and 30+ points. We need Murray at 30 points on good efficiency. He doesnt have the same whistle SGA does in games that matter. . He cant rely on the whistle.

    • @PullinMyOwn

      April 18, 2026 at 9:10 pm

      That’s not relying on the whistle he was legit attacking the basket and getting attacked. Mal will be just fine. Worry about yourself

    • @achiIlguy

      April 18, 2026 at 9:14 pm

      @PullinMyOwn SGA & Jokic average almost 18 free throws in games where they score over 40 points šŸ˜‚ Murray only averages 7 free throws in games he scores over 40 this season. Murray doesn’t get the whistle SGA does but if he did they’d win 4-0

    • @tebra643

      April 18, 2026 at 10:13 pm

      The bum gonna disappoint like always! As long as jabum worry is on the roster, they ain’t winning $hit!!!! He’s the destroyer of Nikola’s prime and legacy!!!! #Proof me wrong, bummal27!!!!!!

  12. @chir0pter

    April 18, 2026 at 8:13 pm

    Nuggets in 4. My NBA bracket already shredded, I had Nuggets in 6

  13. @redzoneCB18

    April 18, 2026 at 8:43 pm

    Jokic only had 25, 11, and 13? What a bum.

    – Some Thunder fan out there

    • @tromblon1

      April 18, 2026 at 9:10 pm

      yeah not even capable for more than 1 FTA šŸ™„

  14. @Almostlate-f3u

    April 18, 2026 at 9:01 pm

    Free throw merchant

    • @tebra643

      April 18, 2026 at 10:10 pm

      And the worst second option ever 🤮🤮

  15. @bojanknezevic5254

    April 18, 2026 at 9:05 pm

    Jokara MVP !

  16. @aumaneil08

    April 18, 2026 at 9:07 pm

    I’m calling it now.
    Denver Nuggets will be the 2026 Champs!!!
    The NBA may not give Nikola Jokic the MVP this year and give to FTA. But then will have no choice but to award it rightfully to Jokic next season!!!

  17. @burdascharlie

    April 18, 2026 at 9:08 pm

    Who tf doesn’t like Murray!!šŸ—£ļø Make that a chant Denver

    • @tebra643

      April 18, 2026 at 10:09 pm

      Every serious Jokić and Nuggets supporter!!!! Bummal is unreliable, lazy, always injured! He’s the destroyer of Nikola’s prime and legacy!!!! He’s also Canada’s worst, ask team Canada šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦

  18. @MidKick54

    April 18, 2026 at 9:09 pm

    1:59 oh my gawd!

  19. @theodor071

    April 18, 2026 at 9:10 pm

    But but but I though Jokic had no help šŸ˜±šŸ˜‚

  20. @figll20

    April 18, 2026 at 9:29 pm

    Nuggets shot so bad from three. That was the only reason why it was somewhat close. Denver played great disciplined help defense to make up for it. If Denver keeps up its defense and shores up the offense only the Spurs and OKC have any chance against this squad.

  21. @Palmleaf23

    April 18, 2026 at 9:33 pm

    can Joker dye his hair Green and come walkway with a Tommy gun!!

  22. @nofuture_at_all

    April 18, 2026 at 9:54 pm

    These two is unstoppable in the Playoffs. One of the best duos ever when it’s all said and done

  23. @tebra643

    April 18, 2026 at 10:08 pm

    Bummal blurry was terrible today, that bum got saved by the refs!!!
    I hope he gets his act together! They lose the next game if he plays like that again!!!!!

  24. @oh_my_99

    April 18, 2026 at 10:19 pm

    i love Jokic ā¤

  25. @Brosef-wtf

    April 18, 2026 at 10:37 pm

    Guy had ONE FT. Well done NBA

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