Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets to set up Spurs tie
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the best-of-seven series to advance to the Western Conference semi-finals, where they will face the San Antonio Spurs. Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 32 points in the decisive Game 6, while Nikola Jokic recorded 28 points and 10 assists but was involved in an on-court altercation. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks set playoff records with a 140-89 win over the Atlanta Hawks to advance, awaiting the winner of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers series.
- ▪The Minnesota Timberwolves won the series against the Denver Nuggets 4-2.
- ▪Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 32 points in Game 6.
- ▪Nikola Jokic had 28 points and 10 assists but was involved in an altercation with Jaylen Clark.
- ▪The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, setting franchise and NBA playoff records.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics with a 106-93 win.
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