US EditionUndermanned Wolves try to eliminate balanced Nuggets in Game 6
Bones Hyland is questionable as Minnesota tries to close out the series with a depleted backcourt and Denver seeks to force a Game 7.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves listed guards Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets, with both dealing with leg soreness ahead of the elimination matchup.
- Already missing primary guards Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo—sidelined by knee and Achilles injuries—Minnesota's backcourt depth has been severely tested throughout the first-round series.
- If neither guard can play, veteran Mike Conley would likely assume the bulk of point guard duties after logging 21 minutes in Game 4 and 17 minutes in Game 5.
- Head coach Chris Finch challenged young guard Terrence Shannon Jr. to improve defensively on Wednesday, saying Shannon must "clean that up" if he wants increased playing time.
- Holding a 3-2 series lead, Minnesota aims to eliminate the defending champion Nuggets and advance to the conference semifinals against San Antonio.
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Down four players, Timberwolves out-will Denver to win series
The Timberwolves put 48 minutes of grit, hustle and physicality on the floor Thursday at Target Center. And took down the best offensive player in basketball because of it. Minnesota dominated the glass, played harrassing defense and simply out-willed Denver to win Game 6, 110-98 and clinch the series, 4-2. It’s the second time the Timberwolves have bounced the Nuggets in three seasons. Minnesota next plays San Antonio in the conference semifina…
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Undermanned Wolves try to eliminate balanced Nuggets in Game 6
Faced with key injuries, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to close out their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves-Nuggets now series with limited personnel
DENVER — Denver inserted Tyus Jones into the team’s rotation for Game 5 after barely playing the guard post-buyout signing this season to add additional ball handling as a response to Minnesota’s persistent defensive pressure. The Nuggets reinserted Jonas Valanciunas into the fold for some needed physicality after getting beat up on the glass and lacking an inside scoring threat whenever Nikola Jokic was on the bench. Denver coach David Adelman …
Timberwolves Get More Bad News — Injury Report Grows Before Game 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves are running out of healthy bodies at the worst possible time.Ahead of a must-win Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota added another key name to its growing injury report, with Bones Hyland listed as questionable due to left knee soreness.That development comes as the Timberwolves are already without Donte DiVincenzo (right Achilles tendon repair) and Anthony Edwards (left knee bone bruise), leaving their backco…
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