Timberwolves Upset Nuggets, Advance to Face Spurs Monday
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Minneapolis. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night, clinching the series 4-2 and eliminating Denver from the first round. Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 points; Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid contributed strong interior play.
Minneapolis. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night, clinching the series 4-2 and eliminating Denver from the first round. Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 points; Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid contributed strong interior play.
Minneapolis will travel to San Antonio for the second-round opener on Monday, where the No. 6 Timberwolves will face the Spurs after San Antonio beat Portland in five games. Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for Denver, while Jamal Murray struggled, going 4-for-17 from the field; Denver was eliminated from the playoffs.
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Timeline
- 1. Injuries to Minnesota's primary guards were reported during the series, removing key contributors.
- 2. Minnesota adjusted rotations, deploying a larger lineup emphasizing Gobert, Randle and Reid.
- 3. Game 6 (Thursday night): Timberwolves beat Nuggets 110-98 to clinch the series 4-2.
- 4. Minnesota earned the right to face the San Antonio Spurs in the second round.
- 5. Denver was officially eliminated from the playoffs following the Game 6 loss.
Why it matters
If you're a Timberwolves fan, this is a big win. It shows the team's resilience despite injuries. For Spurs fans, it's time to gear up for a tough second round. For all basketball lovers, this series is a testament to the unpredictability and excitement of the playoffs.
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