DENVER – The Denver Nuggets admitted that they got “beat up” on May 6, as the defence of their National Basketball Association (NBA) title looks to be in danger after losing at home yet again to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves produced a dominant defensive display to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final, play-off series with a 106-80 victory.