Reggie Jackson admits Timberwolves are testing Denver's 'will and manhood'

The defending champs are on the ropes after getting hammered in Game 2.

Joe Nelson | May 7, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) warms up before the / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Like the Grim Reaper snatching souls, the Minnesota Timberwolves sucked the life out of the Denver Nuggets with a defensive masterclass to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven conference semifinals Tuesday night.

After being held to a season low 80 points, Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson was brutally honest in his postgame interview with reporters.

"This is a test of just, it looks like right now of our will and our manhood," Jackson said. "We have to go ahead and hold our ground, own our space and then I think if we do that we can give ourselves an actual chance to win. "

Minnesota played bully ball all night, racking up 12 blocks and 11 steals while holding Denver to 34.9% shooting.

"Gotta punch a bully in the mouth. That's exactly what they're doing to us," Jackson said.

"They punked us," Jackson continued. "They were literally just manhandling us."

Reggie Jackson:

"Can't lose the game AND the fight." pic.twitter.com/Btjv638h08
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) May 7, 2024

The Timberwolves and Nuggets meet for Game 3 in Minneapolis at 8:30 p.m. CT Friday.

Published May 7, 2024

JOE NELSON