Edwards Leads Charge With 27 Points

Timberwolves Force Game 7 with 115-70 Victory

Edwards Leads Charge with 27 Points

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Anthony Edwards flashed seven fingers to the roaring crowd as he walked off for a fourth-quarter timeout during a wild and wacky Game 6 on Thursday night. The message was clear: Game 7 was still on the table.

Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, ensuring a Game 7 against the Nuggets Sunday night in Denver.

Wolves Avoid Elimination

The Timberwolves avoided elimination in spectacular fashion, blowing out the defending Western Conference champions by 45 points. It was the largest margin of victory in franchise playoff history and the first time the Nuggets had been held under 100 points in the playoffs since Game 1 of the first round against the Golden State Warriors.

The victory marked a complete turnaround for the Timberwolves, who had lost the previous two games in Denver by an average of 18.5 points. They shot 52.1% from the field and held the Nuggets to just 30.6% shooting, including 18.2% from three-point range.

Edwards Shines

Edwards was the catalyst for the Wolves' offensive explosion. The third-year guard was efficient from the field, shooting 10-of-17, and hit three three-pointers. He also added seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolves, while D'Angelo Russell chipped in 19 points. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 15 points, while Aaron Gordon added 12.

Game 7 Set

The series now shifts back to Denver for Game 7 on Sunday night. The Nuggets will be looking to close out the series at home, while the Wolves will be aiming to force a Game 8 back in Minneapolis.

The Wolves have a 2-1 record in Denver this series, including a 126-114 victory in Game 2. However, the Nuggets have won the last two games at home and will be looking to ride the momentum of their Game 6 victory into Game 7.

Conclusion

The Timberwolves' Game 6 victory was a statement to the rest of the league. They showed that they can compete with anyone when they play with the same intensity and focus that they displayed on Thursday night. With Game 7 on the horizon, the Wolves have a chance to make history and advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2018.