NBA Playoffs: Box Score for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game (May 16, 2024)
Denver Nuggets 70, Minnesota Timberwolves 115
In a stunning upset, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-70 in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 on Sunday.
Despite the lopsided score, the game was competitive in the first half, with the Nuggets holding a slim lead. However, the Timberwolves exploded in the third quarter, outscoring Denver 35-15, and never looked back.
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 30 points and 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 14 rebounds. Nikola Jokic had a quiet night for the Nuggets, finishing with just 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Timberwolves will host Game 7 on Sunday night with a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.
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