Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have delivered a massive upset in the NBA playoffs, eliminating the defending champion Denver Nuggets in a 110-98 Game 6 victory. Despite playing without injured star Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves relied on a career-high 32 points from Jaden McDaniels to fend off a late-game rally by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The win allows Minnesota to advance to the Western Conference semifinals, where they will face the San Antonio Spurs.

Following the game, a dejected Jokic acknowledged that his team is 'far' from title contention, a sobering admission for a franchise that had dominated the league for the past two seasons. The series was marked by physical intensity and multiple ejections, reflecting one of the most heated rivalries in modern basketball. For the Timberwolves, the victory represents a major milestone in their franchise history, proving that their young roster is capable of overcoming the league's elite even in high-pressure postseason scenarios.