Timberwolves beat Nuggets in Game 6 playoff series

The Timberwolves won the playoff series against the Nuggets 4 games to 2. This is their second straight year to reach the Western Conference Finals.
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MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Timberwolves have eliminated the Denver Nuggets from the Western Conference playoffs, closing out their first-round series with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night. The No. 6-seeded Timberwolves advance to face the San Antonio Spurs in the next round, beginning Monday.

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The series concluded despite Minnesota’s significant injury challenges, with key players like Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kyle Anderson sidelined at various points, particularly in the decisive Game 6.

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Jaden McDaniels emerged as a pivotal figure, delivering a game-high 32 points in the series-clinching performance. His defensive intensity on Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was a recurring theme throughout the series, with Murray struggling to find offensive rhythm. In Game 6, Murray managed only 12 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

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The Nuggets' elimination highlights a perceived underperformance from their star players in the final two games. This comes after Denver, led by a triple-double from Nikola Jokic (27 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists), had staved off elimination in Game 5 with a 125-113 victory, trimming the Timberwolves' series lead.

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The Timberwolves' ability to secure the series win under duress underscores a resilience built through earlier playoff challenges. This included a Game 4 victory (112-96) where Ayo Dosunmu notably stepped up with a career-high 43 points against a Nuggets team that had struggled defensively. Dosunmu had also delivered a strong performance in Game 5, scoring 18 points despite the Nuggets' victory.

This playoff run for the Timberwolves follows their advancement to the Western Conference Finals in the 2025 postseason, where they defeated the Golden State Warriors.

Series Recap

The Timberwolves secured the series victory with wins in Games 2, 3, 4, and 6, while the Nuggets took Games 1 and 5.

GameDateWinnerScoreSeries Standings
1SpecifiedNuggets116-105DEN 1-0
2SpecifiedTimberwolves119-114Tied 1-1
3SpecifiedTimberwolves113-96MIN 2-1
4SpecifiedTimberwolves112-96MIN 3-1
53 days agoNuggets125-113MIN 3-2
6YesterdayTimberwolves110-98MIN wins 4-2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs?
The Timberwolves won Game 6 of their playoff series against the Nuggets with a score of 110-98 on Thursday, May 1, 2026. This win gave them a 4-2 series victory.
Q: Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves play next in the playoffs?
The Timberwolves will now play against the San Antonio Spurs in the next round of the playoffs. The series is set to begin on Monday, May 5, 2026.
Q: Which players were important for the Timberwolves in Game 6 against the Nuggets?
Jaden McDaniels was a key player for the Timberwolves in Game 6, scoring a game-high 32 points. His defense was also important in limiting the Nuggets' Jamal Murray.
Q: How did the Denver Nuggets perform in the final games of the series?
The Nuggets lost Game 6 with a score of 110-98, leading to their elimination. In Game 5, they won 125-113, forcing a Game 6, but star players struggled in the decisive game.
Q: What was the final series score between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets?
The Minnesota Timberwolves won the series against the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 4 games to 2. The Timberwolves won Games 2, 3, 4, and 6, while the Nuggets won Games 1 and 5.