Nuggets coach Michael Malone was quick to point out that his team was counted out by critics after Denver evened up the series following losses in the first two games of the West semifinals against the Timberwolves.
The Denver Nuggets stormed back from a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference semifinals to even up the series at two games apiece with Sunday night's 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion. They were quick to write us off... This team has been tested time and time again and we found a way to solve whatever's been thrown at us." 🗣️"Uh, what I found is that Rudy T is right, man, never underestimate the heart of a champion," Malone said. "They were quick to write us off. But these guys, we won a championship a year ago.
"You know what I mean? We went into Miami and won two games in a row. This team has been tested time and time again and we found a way to solve whatever's been thrown at us." Malone is likely feeling validated right now, but he made sure to emphasize that the series is far from over. That's a sentiment that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who was seenThe all-important Game 5 will take place on Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver. Malone has an important message for Nuggets fans before the pivotal contest.. "We have home court back, but we have to go home and protect home court.
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