Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets to set up Spurs tie
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in game six to win their NBA playoff series 4-2, advancing to face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals. Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and recorded 10 assists but was involved in an on-court altercation that resulted in a technical foul. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks set franchise and NBA playoff records with a 140-89 win over the Atlanta Hawks, advancing to the semi-finals where they will face either the Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers.
- ▪The Timberwolves won the series against the Nuggets 4-2 after winning game six 110-98.
- ▪Nikola Jokic was involved in an altercation with Jaylen Clark and Naz Reid, resulting in technical fouls for all three players.
- ▪Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 32 points for the Timberwolves.
- ▪The Knicks set a franchise playoff record with a 51-point victory and the largest halftime lead in NBA postseason history at 47 points.
- ▪The 76ers' win in game six forced a decisive game seven against the Celtics in Boston.
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Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets to set up Spurs tieImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA's MVP three timesByFfion WynneBBC Sport journalistPublished1 May 2026, 07:51 BSTThe Minnesota Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals of the NBA play-offs after eliminating the Denver Nuggets.The Timberwolves won game six 110-98 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2In a tight contest, the Timberwolves led 57-50 before Denver's Nikola Jokic scored 14 points in the third quarter to set up a close finish.Jokic, voted the NBA's Most Valuable Player on three occasions, ended the game with 28 points and 10 assists, but his performance was overshadowed by his involvement in an altercation with Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark.The pair…
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