Bones Hyland Fuels Timberwolves-Nuggets Rivalry With Message After Game 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 to win their first-round playoff series 4-2, advancing to face the San Antonio Spurs in the second round. Bones Hyland, who was previously traded by the Nuggets, celebrated the victory with a social media message directed at his former team. Despite limited playing time in the game, Hyland has become a part of the growing rivalry between the two Western Conference teams.
- ▪The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 to win the series 4-2.
- ▪Bones Hyland played for the Timberwolves after being traded by the Nuggets three years earlier.
- ▪Hyland posted a message on social media celebrating the Timberwolves' victory over the Nuggets.
- ▪Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and played strong defense in the Game 6 win.
- ▪The Timberwolves will face the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs in the second round.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves sent the No. 3 seed Denver Nuggets home with a closeout win in Game 6 on Thursday night.The first-round series, which ended in a 4-2 victory for Minnesota, furthered the growing rivalry between these Western Conference foes.Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland has been on both sides of this rivalry in his young NBA career. In 2023, Minnesota traded Hyland to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a four-team deal including the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic.
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