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Charles Barkley gives brutal verdict on Timberwolvesâ chances against the Spurs
TL;DR
The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the conference semifinals after defeating the Denver Nuggets 110-98, despite missing key players. Charles Barkley has expressed doubts about their chances in the next round without their leading star.
Key points
- Timberwolves won 110-98 against the Nuggets
- They advanced to the conference semifinals
- Key players were unavailable during the game
- Charles Barkley expressed doubts about their next round chances
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The Minnesota Timberwolves secured their place in the conference semifinals with a 110-98 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu and Donte DiVincenzo were all unavailable, yet Minnesota still found a way to close out the series. Their resilience highlighted the depth within the roster.
However, attention has quickly shifted to the next round, as Charles Barkley has already raised concerns about how far the Timberwolves can go without their leading star.
Charles Barkley says Timberwolves have âno chanceâ without Anthony Edwards
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Speaking on Inside the NBA after Game 6, Barkley delivered a blunt assessment of Minnesotaâs outlook for the matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He made it clear that Edwardsâ absence changes everything.
The former NBA MVP said: âWithout Anthony Edwards they got no chance. Zero. It would be a difficult series with Anthony, but without him⊠Thatâs the first question before we can even try to analyse this series.â
Q&A
What did Charles Barkley say about the Timberwolves' chances against the Spurs?
Charles Barkley raised concerns about the Timberwolves' ability to compete against the Spurs without their leading star.
How did the Timberwolves secure their place in the conference semifinals?
The Timberwolves secured their place by defeating the Denver Nuggets 110-98.
Which players were unavailable for the Timberwolves in their recent game?
Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu, and Donte DiVincenzo were all unavailable for the Timberwolves.