<\/p>\n As far as Carmelo Anthony’s concern, what McDaniels simply stated ignites rivalry, and is something the Timberwolves must back up as their series progresses against the Nuggets.<\/p>\n “That\u2019s grown man talk. You didn\u2019t beat around the bush\u2014you called names out. You didn\u2019t just say the Nuggets can\u2019t defend; you named Jamal Murray, Joker, Aaron Gordon, and Tim Hardaway. When you have that kind of passion about your point, it\u2019s on,” the Hall of Famer and Denver legend said on NBA Showtime on NBC. “It was already a rivalry between the Nuggets and the Wolves, but now it\u2019s personal. Joker is sitting back thinking, ‘I\u2019ve got something for you.’<\/p>\n “The other night, people were joking about him crashing out, but hearing this could take him to another level. The question is whether everyone else can match that intensity, because this is war\u2014it\u2019s chess. They went into your house, took Game 2, and now they\u2019re confident, back in the same mindset as before. Now it\u2019s time to back it up. If they don\u2019t win Game 3, then the conversation changes. And that message you sent is echoing everywhere right now.”<\/p>\n This year’s first-round series marks the third postseason meeting between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves in the past four years.<\/p>\n With the seven-game set tied at one game apiece, McDaniels’ viral remarks can only make Thursday’s Game 3 even more anticipating between the Nuggets and the Wolves.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for being with us! Subscribe to BN+ and browse ad-free.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you like our content, please click here<\/a> and add us as your preferred source. It helps us a lot, and we are committed to delivering you the very latest basketball news.<\/p>\n ![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bn-plus.png\")
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