Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals
Minnesota Pulls Out of Slump to Force Game 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves have avoided elimination from the NBA playoffs, pulling out of their mid-series slump with a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6. With the win, the Timberwolves force a do-or-die Game 7 in Denver on Sunday.
Edwards Leads Timberwolves Comeback
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves, scoring a game-high 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field. The young star helped ignite a Timberwolves offense that had struggled in recent games, shooting 51.1% from the field after hitting just 41.1% in Game 5.
Jokic Struggles for Nuggets
Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' two-time MVP, struggled to find his rhythm on Friday night. The Serbian star scored just 18 points on 7-of-20 shooting, well below his average of 28.7 points per game this season. Denver's offense as a whole was stagnant, managing only 35.5% shooting from the field.
Road Ahead
The Timberwolves now face the daunting task of winning a Game 7 on the road against the Nuggets. Minnesota has never won a Game 7 in the playoffs, while Denver has a 4-0 record in such games at home. The winner of Game 7 will advance to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face the winner of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. That series, which is currently tied 3-3, will conclude on Saturday.
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