Nuggets aren't bothered by Jaden McDaniels' jabs in testy series against Wolves

The Denver Nuggets are dismissing comments from Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels following Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

McDaniels called the Nuggets bad defenders following Minnesota's 119-114 win Monday night that evened the series at a game each.

Cam Johnson dismissed the comments but acknowledged they might motivate the Nuggets.

Denver coach David Adelman said rebounding, not defense, was the issue, with a 20-3 second-chance point margin.

The Nuggets aim to match Minnesota's physicality in Game 3 on Thursday night in Minneapolis, focusing on performance over words.