Denver's Dream of Repeat Championship Disappears in Shocking Game 7 Loss The Denver Nuggets ' journey to defend their championship title came to a crashing end on Sunday night. In a dramatic turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves stole victory from the Nuggets' grasp, leaving the reigning champions stunned and disappointed. The turning point came in the second half. With less than 11 minutes remaining in the third quarter, Denver held a commanding 20-point lead. The crowd at Ball Arena roared, confident their team was headed for victory. However, what followed was a complete meltdown. Over the next 22 minutes, the Timberwolves unleashed a ferocious comeback. They went on a dominant 54-24 run, completely erasing Denver's advantage and silencing the home crowd. By the time the dust settled, Minnesota led by 10 points, leaving the Nuggets shell-shocked. The loss was particularly painful because of the way it unfolded. Denver had already squandered a chance to close ou...