Timberwolves Force Game 7 with 115-70 Blowout Over Nuggets, Edwards Scores 27

May 17, 2024, 03:01 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves forced a Game 7 in their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a commanding 115-70 victory in Game 6. This 45-point win marks the largest margin of victory in an elimination game in 68 years and is the second largest margin of victory in NBA history when facing postseason elimination. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, achieving a +43 plus-minus rating, the highest in franchise playoff history. Jaden McDaniels contributed 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while Mike Conley added 12 points. Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid, and Rudy Gobert also made significant contributions with 10, 10, and 8 points respectively. The Timberwolves' win also set records for the Nuggets, marking their worst playoff loss and lowest-scoring playoff game in franchise history. The decisive Game 7 will take place on Sunday in Denver, where the Nuggets open as a 5-point home favorite.