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Short-handed Wolves pull away from Nuggets, seal series in Game 6

Elevated into the starting lineup of a heavily depleted backcourt, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-playoff-high 24 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

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Denver Nuggets once again can’t keep Minnesota Timberwolves out of the paint, lose game six 110-98 as season ends.

The Denver Nuggets face another must-win situation in game six against the Minnesota Timberwolves and ultimately couldn’t find a way to get it done. It was Terrence Shannon Jr.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 6: Will Anthony Edwards, Aaron Gordon Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home on Thursday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Minnesota enters Thursday’s game with a 3-2 series lead after losing on the road to Denver in Game 5 on Monday night.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 30

Three X-Factors Who Will Decide Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 6

The Denver Nuggets lost three straight games to the Minnesota Timberwolves to fall behind 3-1 in their first-round series, but after winning Game 5 to keep their season alive, they now need just two more wins to advance to the next round.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

Is Aaron Gordon playing Thursday night? Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report

The Denver Nuggets will try to keep their season alive in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. They could be without Aaron Gordon during the win-or-go-home matchup.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 30

How The Nuggets Can Force Game 7 Vs Timberwolves (Game 6 Preview)

The Denver Nuggets have an opportunity to force a Game Seven in their building. Not too long ago, their situation seemed hopeless, but an inspiring Game Five victory could be cause for some optimism.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Was Game 5 a ‘turning point’ for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves? David Adelman weighs in

The Denver Nuggets may have found new life in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a decisive Game 5 victory Tuesday night, reigniting discussion about a potential shift in momentum.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29

Undermanned Wolves try to eliminate balanced Nuggets in Game 6

Faced with key injuries, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to close out their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 29

Nuggets' David Adelman Comments on Aaron Gordon's Game 6 Status

Headed into the Denver Nuggets' Game 6 battle vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, the status for two-way star Aaron Gordon remains up in the air, as he's currently listed as questionable in the hours leading up to tip-off in the Twin Cities.

Denver Nuggets News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29

Nikola Jokic Issues Praise for Spencer Jones After Historic Playoff Performance Saves Nuggets

When the Denver Nuggets’ season was on the line, Spencer Jones delivered a performance that nobody was expecting and saved the day. Now, with the defending champions still in the title hunt, Nikola Jokic shed light on On April 27, 2026, the Denver Nuggets had to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves or their season was over.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

Lakers, Bulls, Nets Among Potential Offseason Suitors For Peyton Watson

The Lakers, Bulls, and Nets are viewed as potential suitors who will have the spending flexibility to make a competitive play for Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson this offseason, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 29

Spencer Jones May Be the Key to Nuggets’ Postseason

The Denver Nuggets, in the midst of their must-win Game 5 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves that turned into a refreshing 125-113 victory, saw a much-needed spark from second-year forward Spencer Jones.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Nuggets suddenly feel very much alive in series vs. Timberwolves

Just when it looked like it might be slipping away, the Nuggets found something they hadn’t shown much of in this series. Namely, help. Denver stayed alive with a 125-113 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3-2 and sending things back to Minneapolis.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / April 28

Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double

With their back against the wall, the Denver Nuggets stayed thanks to their MVP.

Nikola Jokic's triple-double extends Nuggets' series with Wolves

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / April 26

Nuggets, down 3-1, last team to overcome such a deficit

Down 3-1? Yeah, the Nuggets know the feeling. It’s not ideal. Not even close. But it’s also not unfamiliar. As noted by the popular NBA account Oh No He Didn’t, the last two times the Nuggets faced a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs… they came all the way back to win the series.