Timberwolves Defeat Nuggets 115-70
Wolves Avoid Elimination in Game 6
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Box Score (May 12, 2024)
The Minnesota Timberwolves kept their playoff hopes alive with a dominant 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, May 12, 2024. The win forces a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Timberwolves, who trailed 3-2 in the series, rallied behind a 20-point comeback in the second half. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 20 points and D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 18.
Nikola Jokic had a team-high 40 points and 13 assists for the Nuggets, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Timberwolves' surge. Denver shot just 38% from the field and turned the ball over 15 times.
The Timberwolves will host the Nuggets in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Friday, May 14. The winner will advance to the Western Conference finals to face the Golden State Warriors.
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