NBA Analysts Clash Over Timberwolves' Win

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a big road win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, sparking some heated opinions from NBA broadcasters. Doris Burke praised the Wolves play while pointing out inconsistencies and officiating, and Shaquille O'Neill took another swing at Rudy Gobert during. The halftime show. Burke, calling the game for ABC, reacted to an offensive foul call on Anthony Edwards for a push-off against Jamal Murray. She noted that Oklahoma City Thunderstar Shy Gildges, Alexander often makes similar moves without getting whistled, something fans have noticed for. Over two years, meanwhile, on the halftime analysis with Ernie Johnson and others, Shaq fired back at Dante DeVincenzo for joking about his free throw shooting. Shaq said he'd deliver a flagrant foul if playing. Then shifted his target to Gobert, calling him soft amid the league's current players.

1:00Shaq has criticized Gobert for years, questioning his $250 million contract and demanding he played tougher as a big man. Despite the jabs, Gobert anchors the Wolves' strong defense against Denver. The victory serves as a reminder of Minnesota's edge, with seven wins in their last ten games in Denver, a playoff elimination in 2024, and a sweet last season. It puts the Wolves back in the Western Conference playoff picture. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Bill for comfort and calm. S-O-L-I. S-S