Game 7 of Nuggets-Timberwolves Series Could Be Epic
Nuggets Look to Avoid Historic Collapse
The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on Monday night. The Nuggets are looking to avoid becoming the first team in NBA history to blow a 20-point lead in a Game 7, while the Timberwolves are looking to pull off one of the most improbable comebacks in league history.
Timberwolves Produce Historic Comeback
The Timberwolves overcame a 20-point deficit in the second half to tie the series at 3-3 on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota with 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Timberwolves also got a big boost from their bench, which outscored the Nuggets' bench by 22 points.
The Nuggets had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but Jamal Murray's three-point attempt bounced off the rim. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, but he also had nine turnovers.
Title Defense Ends for Nuggets
The loss ended the Nuggets' title defense and was a disappointing end to a season that saw them finish with the best record in the Western Conference. The Nuggets played their hearts out in Game 7, but they simply couldn't overcome the Timberwolves' historic comeback.
The Timberwolves will now face the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference finals. The Suns are the No. 1 seed in the West and will be a tough opponent for Minnesota. However, the Timberwolves have shown that they are capable of anything, and they will be confident that they can pull off another upset.
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