The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on May 1, 2026. This victory allowed them to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.
Jaden McDaniels starred for the Timberwolves, scoring a career-high 32 points. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 points, helping Minnesota outscore Denver in the paint 64-40. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 28 points, along with 10 assists and 9 rebounds.
The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu due to injuries. This marked a significant achievement, as they became the first team in NBA playoff history to win a game while missing three players averaging 10 points or more in the series.
Chris Finch, head coach of the Timberwolves, noted, “Our guys took it personal.” In contrast, Nuggets coach David Adelman expressed disappointment about his team’s performance, stating, “Complete disappointment … hard to look at the whole thing in totality because it just sucks.” Jamal Murray struggled, scoring just 12 points on 4-for-17 shooting.
The game also featured a technical foul incident involving Nikola Jokić and Jaylen Clark. The Timberwolves used only eight players throughout this crucial matchup.
The Timberwolves will now face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Observers expect an exciting matchup as both teams look to advance further in the playoffs.
