Timberwolves knock out Jokic-led Nuggets, advance to West semis against Spurs
TL;DR
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in game six to win the series 4-2 and advance to face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Nikola Jokic had 28 points and 10 assists but was involved in a late-game altercation with Jaylen Clark, adding to a prior ejection in game four. Jaden McDaniels delivered a career-high 32 points for Minnesota, and Anthony Edwards could return for Monday’s opener against the Spurs to boost the Wolves.
- NBA results: Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets defeated by Minnesota Timberwolves BBC
- Jaden McDaniels leads Wolves on both ends as Nuggets ousted ESPN
- Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs WRAL
- Injury-ravaged Timberwolves complete stunning upset of Nuggets in Game 6: Takeaways The New York Times
- Shorthanded Wolves win Game 6, eliminate Nuggets with gutsy 110-98 victory Star Tribune
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