The Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels has criticized the Nuggets' defense following a 119-114 win over the Nuggets, stating that they are all "bad defenders". This comes after the team split the first two games of a best-of-seven playoff match in Denver. Despite the team's defensive struggles, McDaniel expressed concern over the lack of defensive ability of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Tim Hardaway, Cam Johnson, and Aaron Gordon. This is the third playoff series between Denver and Minnesota in the last four years.