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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, 115-70, to even the series, 3-3.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists as Jaden McDaniels added 21 points and 4 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points and 9 rebounds.
Game 7 will take place on Sunday, May 19.
Point Differential Notes
45 points marks the second largest win in a Game 6 in NBA history.
Previously, 54 points on April 30, 2015 in a game which the Bulls defeated the Bucks, 120-66.
This was the biggest win in Minnesota’s Playoff franchise history, previously: 26 points in Game 2 of this series on May 6 (106-80).
This was the eighth largest postseason win ever.
Game 7 History for Minnesota and Denver
Minnesota: 1-0 in Game 7 history – WC Semifinals in 2004 on May 19, 2004, defeated SAC 83-80.
Denver: 4-3 in Game 7 history – Most recently, a win in the 2020 Semifinals on Sep.
15, 2020, at LAC (in the NBA bubble) – 104-89 win
The only Game 7 that MIN ever played was on May 19, 2004.
A game vs the Sacramento Kings in the 2004 Semifinals.
This series will have a Game 7 that is 20 years to the day of that game.
Ancillary Notes:
Flip Saunders was MIN head coach
His son, Ryan Saunders is an assistant coach with Denver this season
Elston Turner was an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings
He’s an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves this season.
Category : Behind the Scenes
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