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Wolves Prove They Made the Right Call By Not Trading For Giannis

A little over 24 hours after his own head coach called out him out for not following the game plan, Terrence Shannon Jr. was bursting down the lane to throw down a thunderous dunk, giving the Wolves a seven-point lead late in Minnesota's series-ending win over the Nuggets.

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Watch: McDaniels said what he said about the Nuggets ‍♂️

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 1

No Anthony Edwards, no problem: Jaden McDaniels is the Timberwolves' man

The last time NBA fans saw Anthony Edwards on the hardcourt, he couldn’t walk on his own accord as trainers helped him get back to the locker room of Target Center.

Jaden McDaniels backs up his trash talk with magnificent Game 6 performance

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets

The 'Active 80-steal, 70-block seasons' quiz

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Chris Finch News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed that his team had a little extra motivation going against the Denver Nuggets during the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Jaden McDaniels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is taking one last parting shot at the Denver Nuggets. McDaniels appeared on “NBA Today” Friday, one day after the Timberwolves knocked Denver out of the playoffs with a 110-98 win in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / May 1

A Night to Remember in Minnesota Sports

No Anthony Edwards. No Donte DiVincenzo. No Ayo Dosunmu. No Kyle Anderson. Didn’t matter. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night in Game 6, 110-98, in a game that spoke volumes about the culture within each organization.

NBA News / The Lead / May 1

Undermanned Timberwolves Debilitate Nuggets With Energy

The Denver Nuggets entered the Wolves’ den in Minneapolis on Thursday night and failed to make it out alive. The undermanned and illness-stricken Minnesota Timberwolves weathered Denver’s comeback attempts and eliminated the Nuggets from the first round of the NBA Playoffs in Game 6.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1

The National Disrespect of the Timberwolves Continues After Nuggets Win

The Wolves just upset the Nuggets, eliminating Denver four games to two. They will now head into the second leg of the Western Conference playoff gauntlet, as they prepare to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

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.

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn’t ashamed to admit he hadn’t been utilizing Terrence Shannon Jr. the way he should have before their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.

Julius Randle News / AirJordanChronicles / May 1

'Wolves in 6!': Julius Randle’s Wife and Kids Cheer on as Minnesota Beat Nuggets in Round 1

As the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a first-round win over the Nuggets, a moment off the court captured the hearts of people. It was an incredibly wholesome scene as Julius Randle’s family cheered for him.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / May 1

ESPN Analysts Owe Timberwolves Fans A Massive Apology

Timberwolves fans have been FEASTING on this one. Before the playoffs began, ESPN’s analyst team released its predictions on each first-round series. For Timberwolves-Nuggets, the thought was unanimous.

Jaden McDaniels News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 80-steal, 70-block seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to record at least 80 steals and 70 blocks in the same campaign can you name in five minutes?

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1

'They Chose Us': Finch Channels MJ-Level Pettiness to Oust Nuggets

Michael Jordan "I took that personally" memes and GIFS should be overpopulating NBA social media as an ode to the motivated Minnesota Timberwolves sending the Denver Nuggets home with a series-clinching win in Game 6 Thursday night.

Charles Barkley News / HITC / May 1

Charles Barkley gives brutal verdict on Timberwolves’ chances against the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured their place in the conference semifinals with a 110-98 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu and Donte DiVincenzo were all unavailable, yet Minnesota still found a way to close out the series.

Tim Connelly News / Hoops Rumors / May 1

Mavs Unlikely To Get Permission To Speak To Tim Connelly

Even before the Timberwolves pulled off an unlikely Game 6 win over Denver on Thursday with Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu available, the Mavericks had grown pessimistic about the likelihood that they’ll be granted permission to speak to Tim Connelly, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1

Timberwolves just knocked out Denver by turning a guard shortage into a frontcourt advantage

The Timberwolves closed out Denver 110-98 on April 30, and they did it while missing Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu. That should have made this game about survival.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert relishes challenge of tough Nuggets series

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 win in Game 6 on Thursday night, closing the first-round series 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season.