Timberwolves’ defense and Rudy Gobert may be their only hope to close out Nuggets after key injuries

Timberwolves' defense and Rudy Gobert may be their only hope to close out Nuggets after key injuries

Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles, and Anthony Edwards hyperextended his knee during the series

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert contests a jumper by Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokić during Game 2 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena in Colorado. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert defends in the second half in Denver April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves is fouled by Justin Holiday of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of Game 4 in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center in Minneapolis May 12, 2024. (David Berding/Getty Images)

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