‘Stupid A** Questions!’ Denver Nuggets Coach Lashes Out at Reporter After Team Blows 20-Point Lead in Game 7
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Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone wasn’t in the mood to answer questions after his team had a complete meltdown to lose Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Just days prior, the Nuggets held a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves after losing the first two games of the series. Then, the team lost by 45 in Game 6 and gave up a 20-point lead in Game 7 to end its season.
When asked how the loss felt when considering the Nuggets were in complete control early in the third quarter, Malone had no interest in entertaining the question.
“Next question, man,” Malone said in response to a question about the team blowing the lead. “The season’s over. That’s what’s hard. Fuck being up 20. The season’s over. You don’t understand that. The season’s over. It’s hard. Stupid ass questions.”
Malone: Season’s over, that’s what’s hard. Fuck being up by 20 … stupid ass questions” pic.twitter.com/y8wVAZHc4z
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) May 20, 2024
With the questions that preceded that one, Malone was terse in his answers and responded with just a few words. Adding insult to injury was the fact that the Timberwolves could be heard celebrating the win during the presser.
You can hear the Timberwolves loudly celebrating their victory as a grumpy Michael Malone does his news conference 😭 #wolvesback pic.twitter.com/3IynF0J6nQ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 20, 2024
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