The frequently clumsy and normally offensively restricted Gobert had 8 assists. Terrence Shannon, Jr., the frequently injured and as-frequently disappointing wing during the regular season, rose to the occasion with 24 points and improved defense over 35 minutes.

Minnesota's often-critiqued center has his team on the cusp of a series win vs. Denver thanks to his defensive might.

Minnesota, with a chance to close out the Nuggets in Denver, fell flat Monday night in Game 5, getting blown out in the second half and losing 125-113.

The Timberwolves' quest for a third straight trip to the Western Conference Finals — and maybe more — begins Saturday against a familiar foe. Why it matters: This is a pivotal postseason for the Wolves. If they bow out early, it could prompt a shakeup ...

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It's safe to say Jaden McDaniels is enjoying his victory lap after leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a victory over the Denver Nuggets in their first-round playoff series.

The playoff match of one of the NBA's best rivalries was filled with trash talk, confrontation and angst. And there's more noise to make.

Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.