Timberwolves Upset Nuggets, Advance to Second Round of Playoffs to Face Spurs
The NBA Western Conference 6th seed Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets 110-98, advancing to the second round of the playoffs with a 4-2 series record. Despite numerous injuries, the Timberwolves' tall lineup overwhelmed the Nuggets.
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(Central News Agency, Los Angeles, 30th, comprehensive foreign report) The NBA Western Conference 6th seed Minnesota Timberwolves today defeated the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, 110-98, advancing to the second round of the series with a 4-2 record.
The Timberwolves and Nuggets played Game 6 of their first-round playoff series tonight. Forward Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and 10 rebounds, and Terrence Shannon Jr. contributed 24 points, leading the injury-plagued Timberwolves to eliminate the Nuggets.
Due to three guards being out with injuries, the Timberwolves switched to a tall lineup, with Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid holding down the paint. They significantly outscored the Nuggets in the paint 64-40 and also held an advantage in rebounds 50-33.
Jokic scored a near triple-double for the Nuggets with 28 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds in this game, but his performance and outside shooting were still not enough to counter the high-spirited Timberwolves.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets, under tight defense, shot only 4-for-17 from the field, scoring just 12 points, while Cameron Johnson scored 27 points.
After advancing, the Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs next week. (Compiler: Xu Rui-cheng) 1150501
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(Central News Agency, Los Angeles, 30th, comprehensive foreign report) The NBA Western Conference 6th seed Minnesota Timberwolves today defeated the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, 110-98, advancing to the second round of the series with a 4-2 record.
The Timberwolves and Nuggets played Game 6 of their first-round playoff series tonight. Forward Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and 10 rebounds, and Terrence Shannon Jr. contributed 24 points, leading the injury-plagued Timberwolves to eliminate the Nuggets.
Due to three guards being out with injuries, the Timberwolves switched to a tall lineup, with Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid holding down the paint. They significantly outscored the Nuggets in the paint 64-40 and also held an advantage in rebounds 50-33.
Jokic scored a near triple-double for the Nuggets with 28 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds in this game, but his performance and outside shooting were still not enough to counter the high-spirited Timberwolves.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets, under tight defense, shot only 4-for-17 from the field, scoring just 12 points, while Cameron Johnson scored 27 points.
After advancing, the Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs next week. (Compiler: Xu Rui-cheng) 1150501
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