Timberwolves Force Game 7, Ending Nuggets' Championship Hopes
Edwards Explodes in Historic Comeback
Game 7 Set for Decisive Battle
In a thrilling and dramatic showdown, the Minnesota Timberwolves have forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets, who held a 3-2 series lead, were stunned by the Timberwolves' historic 20-point comeback in Game 6.
Led by Nikola Jokic's 40 points and 13 assists, the Nuggets appeared to be cruising to victory in Game 5. However, the Timberwolves refused to go down without a fight. Anthony Edwards caught fire in the second half, scoring 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting. The young star's explosion ignited the Timberwolves, who rallied the crowd at Target Center and chipped away at the Nuggets' lead.
In the end, it was Edwards' three-pointer with 1:22 remaining that gave the Timberwolves a 112-110 lead. The Nuggets had several chances to tie or win the game, but they could not find the bottom of the net. The Timberwolves held on for the 112-110 victory, forcing Game 7 in Denver.
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