Behind a dominating second half performance by Anthony Edwards and clutch plays from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels, the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Wolves' historic comeback, fueled by their stingy defense, marks their first trip to the Western Conference finals in 20 years. With their sights now set on the Dallas Mavericks, the Wolves are proving to be formidable contenders in this year's NBA playoffs.
After clawing their way back from being down 0-2 in the series, the Denver Nuggets are one game away from advancing to the Western Conference finals over the reigning NBA Champions, the Minnesota Timberwolves. With three-time MVP Nikola Jokic putting up impressive numbers, the Timberwolves will need to come out strong in tonight's Game 6. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the highly-anticipated game, including the best live TV streaming options such as Sling TV and FuboTV.
In a highly-anticipated rematch of last year's playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the Denver Nuggets with a 106-99 victory in Game 1 of the second round. Led by a playoff-career-high 43 points from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves drew first blood on the reigning champions. With the pressure now on the Nuggets, they will have to bounce back in Game 2 if they want to even the series before heading to Minnesota.
Despite a strong performance from both James and Davis, the Denver Nuggets dominated the Los Angeles Lakers in their Western Conference playoff opener, winning 114-103. Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while two other players also posted double-doubles. This game also marked a tough week for the Porter family, with one brother sentenced to jail and another banned from the NBA for gambling. In other playoff action, the Minnesota Timberwolves started off strong with a 120-95 win over the Phoenix Suns, led by Anthony Edwards' 33 points.