The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a stunning 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday. This win ties the series at 3-3, setting the stage for a decisive Game 7.
The Denver Nuggets suffered a historic postseason low, scoring only 70 points—their lowest ever in the playoffs. The 45-point loss marks the team's worst performance in their playoff history since the arrival of superstar Nikola Jokic in the 2015-16 season.
The game seemed all but decided early, despite the Nuggets trailing by a mere 17 points at the end of the first period (31-14). A pivotal moment came as the Nuggets trailed by 50 points (114-64) in the fourth quarter. However, much of the outcome was sealed long before reaching that deficit.
After the initial lead of 9-2, the Timberwolves unleashed a dominating 20-0 run, shutting down the Nuggets' offense. Nuggets' coach Michael Malone faced criticism for allowing Jokic to continue playing at the beginning of the second quarter, despite his effort through the first period, potentially contributing to the team's collapse.
With both teams now tied at 3-3 in the series, excitement builds for the upcoming Game 7, where the Timberwolves aim to close the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
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