Malone wasn't pleased with a reporter's question about how losing Game 7 feels.
The Denver Nuggets will not repeat at NBA champions after blowing a 20-point second-half lead in Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. The shocking loss came on inside Denver's Ball Arena, where head coach Michael Malone struggled to contain his frustration during his postgame press conference.: "Next question, man. The season's over. That's what's hard. being up 20. The season's over. You don't understand that. The season's over, it's hard.
Overall, the Wolves outscored the Nuggets 60-37 in the second half, including 60-31 after going down by 20 points. The tone from the other press conference podium with Minnesota head coach Chris Finch was one of reflection and appreciation. "Special moment. This is a helluva team with the best player on the planet," Finch said, noting Nikola Jokic's greatness. "The series was wild and this game was just a microcosm of the entire series."
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