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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Another playoff exit leaves a stain on Nikola Jokic's legacy
The center's place among the NBA's all-time greats is looking less secure than ever.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Jaden McDaniels backs up his trash talk with magnificent Game 6 performance
McDaniels talked trash about the Denver Nuggets all series long. Then in Game 6, with three of his team's best players out, he dominated on both ends of the court and made good on all his boasting.
Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Timberwolves’ Chris Finch drops the mic on Nuggets after series win
Chris Finch dropped a truth bomb after the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning series win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Thursday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games
For the second season in a row, Murray has laid an egg in an elimination game.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 1
Timberwolves ends Nuggets’ season with hard-fought Game 6 victory
Despite missing both Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Denver Nuggets 110-98 on Thursday to advance to the second round.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 1
Tensions Flare As Nikola Jokic Shoves Timberwolves Player And Naz Reid Pushes Back In Game 6
The intensity of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves rivalry came to the surface once again as Denver got eliminated from the playoffs tonight, despite a depleted Minnesota roster.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Timberwolves Receive More Bad News as Nuggets Chase 3-1 Comeback
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been ravaged by injury in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Denver Nuggets. They lost Donte DiVincenzo to a season-ending Achilles injury in Game 4.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / April 30
Wolves’ Dosunmu, Anderson Out For Thursday’s Game 6
The Timberwolves will be even more shorthanded on Thursday, as Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness) won’t be able to suit up, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
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.
Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / April 30
Stephen A. Smith Questions Timberwolves’ Chances in Game 7 at Denver
Although the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 3-2 lead over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes they will be under a lot more pressure in the final game of the series.
Anthony Edwards News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30
Minnesota’s Game 6 is now about surviving the Anthony Edwards loss, not just closing out Denver
Minnesota no longer gets to approach Game 6 like a normal closeout opportunity. Once Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee injury and Donte DiVincenzo went
The 'Active NBA 50-point scorers' quiz
52 active NBA players have scored 50 or more points in a game on at least one occasion. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?
Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 30
Wolves' Injury Crisis Worsens with Dosunmu Questionable For Game 6
The Wolves could be facing a pivotal Game 6 against the Nuggets without Ayo Dosunmu. Earlier on Thursday, Minnesota listed both Dosunmu (right calf soreness) and Bones Hyland (left knee soreness) as questionable ahead of Thursday night's game at the Target Center.
Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards considered week-to-week
The Timberwolves announced that star guard Anthony Edwards is considered week-to-week after an MRI revealed a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards' injury
Edwards had already been dealing with a knee injury heading into the playoffs.
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