Michael Malone had Russell Westbrook's back after his missed layup and late foul on Nickeil Alexander-Walker helped sink the Nuggets vs. the Timberwolves.

Westbrook missed a late-game layup that could have put the Nuggets in a favorable position to seal the deal on the lead they had. The athletic guard then proceeded to commit a shooting foul on the final possession of the game, allowing the Timberwolves to win it at the free throw line.

Although it seems ridiculous to suggest that the Denver Nuggets would let go of head coach Michael Malone after he brought the franchise its first NBA championship less than two y