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Jaden McDaniels Leads the Timberwolves on Both Ends of the Court in 110-98 Clincher to Oust Nuggets in 6

Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 as Minnesota advanced after overcoming injuries to its top guards.

  • On Thursday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 at Target Center, eliminating Denver from the NBA playoffs.
  • Despite missing Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu, Minnesota compensated with a short rotation and resilient defensive effort throughout the series.
  • Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 32 points and 10 rebounds while holding Jamal Murray to 12 points on 4-for-17 shooting, disrupting Denver's offensive rhythm.
  • The victory sends the Timberwolves to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season, where they face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
  • Denver's first-round exit marks their earliest playoff departure since 2022, as the team struggled to provide supplemental scoring for three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
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KDVR broke the news in Denver, United States on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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