Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves understood the assignment on Thursday night. Simply put, they had no other choice but to win Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets because a loss would have put an end to what has been a truly eye-opening campaign for them.
The Timberwolves couldn't defend home court against Denver in Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. But in Game 6 on Thursday, they ran the Nuggets out of the building.
The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves up against elimination in Game 6 at Target Center, and rather than wilt, they rose to the occasion and dominated a Denver Nuggets that currently are the reigning champions.
The Nuggets were held to just 70 points, which is by far the team’s lowest playoff total since Nikola Jokic joined the team in 2015.
The Minnesota Timberwolves returned home for a Game 6 matchup with the Denver Nuggets that had their season on the line. Wearing the classic throwback uniforms, Anthony Edwards and his teammates cooked Nikola Jokic to the tune of a gaudy deficit all night long.
McDaniels slashed in to rebound Naz Reid’s miss and beat the buzzer for a 59-40 halftime lead. He scored 13 points in the first half, adding a steal and two blocks.
The Timberwolves are double-teaming Jokic. Sometimes he scores anyway.
With their backs against the wall, the start of Game 6 had the makings of a long evening for the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they turned the tables on the Denver Nuggets, going on an incredible run to close out the first quarter.
Conley has served as something of a coach on the floor for the Timberwolves, who started off the series with two stunning road victories against the defending champs in Denver.
The Minnesota Timberwolves started the second round of the playoffs on such a hot start. After sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round, they carried the momentum to take two straight games against the Denver Nuggets.
Can the Timberwolves force a Game 7? Or will the Nuggets complete their comeback and reach the conference finals once again? Here's everything you need to know about Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on Thursday, May 16.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have hit a rough patch recently. After a promising start with a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals, they’ve stumbled, losing three consecutive games.
As Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns limped back to the locker room following their Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets, it was a bleak reminder that while he’s played quite well this postseason, he tore his meniscus just two months ago.
The veteran point guard has averaged 10.8 points and 7.8 assists during the series.
On Tuesday, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making a “money” gesture that the league believed “questions the integrity” of its officials.
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $75,000 by the NBA.
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