Jaden McDaniels, a Minnesota Timberwolves player, has publicly criticized the Denver Nuggets for their defense, calling them "bad defenders" following their Game 2 victory over them. He specifically named names such as Nikola Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and Cam Johnson. This statement was met with support from the Wolves, who won 113-96 in Game 3. McDaniel's performance in the game was particularly notable as he went on to score 20 points and 10 boards on 9-of-13 shooting. His defensive play has been instrumental in the Wolves' 2-1 lead in the series, with Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards also impressing. Despite not being the best shot from deep in this series yet, McDaniell's shooting ability and ability to create for himself is crucial for the Wolves.