NBA: Nuggets’ title defense over after blowing 20-point lead in Game 7

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room. It was a thunderous and stinging reminder of the obvious — their reign as NBA champions was over, and much sooner than expected. The young and confident Timberwolves came into Denver’s house