Anthony Edwards led the charge with 27 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves surged past their mid-series slump, securing a resounding 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night and forcing a decisive Game 7 in this playoff showdown.
This monumental 45-point triumph marks the largest ever against a defending champion in playoff history and stands as the second-largest victory when facing elimination in NBA history, as reported by ESPN Stats & Information research.
Denver found themselves trailing by a staggering 50 points at one stage, marking their largest deficit in any game over the past 25 seasons, spanning both regular season and playoffs.
Contributing to the Timberwolves" dominant performance, Jaden McDaniels delivered 21 points alongside formidable defensive efforts, while Mike Conley made a grand return from injury, chipping in with 13 points.
The frontcourt trio of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Naz Reid combined for 38 rebounds. Their collective defensive prowess limited NBA MVP Nikola Jokic to a relatively subdued 22 points throughout the game.
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Anthony Edwards spoke to the media following their impressive performance in Game 6, attributing the team"s turnaround largely to the return of veteran point guard Mike Conley.
When asked by a reporter, “What do you think led to the response that you guys had tonight?"
Edwards responded bluntly, “We got Mike Conley back. That was it."
Conley, who missed the previous two games due to injury, provided a much-needed boost for the Timberwolves. His leadership and playmaking abilities were evident throughout the game, helping to elevate the team"s overall performance.
