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Timberwolves Eliminate Nuggets in Six Behind McDaniels’ 32 and Shannon’s Breakout

Finch’s adjustments powered injury-hit Minnesota through unexpected contributors.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 30: Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up prior to a game against the Denver Nuggets in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) celebrates making a shot against the Denver Nuggets in the second half during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center
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Overview

  • Minnesota closed out Denver 110-98, a Thursday win that clinched the series 4-2 and set up a West semifinal against San Antonio.
  • Jaden McDaniels posted a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds and checked Jamal Murray, who finished 4-for-17 for 12 points.
  • Terrence Shannon Jr. started after a role change that put the ball in his hands and he delivered 24 points with downhill drives.
  • Short-handed without Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, the Wolves leaned big and won the paint 64-40.
  • Postgame, David Adelman said the exit was on him as Nikola Jokic said players were at fault, and Cam Johnson rejected Chris Finch’s claim that Denver chose this matchup.