Minnesota Timberwolves knocked defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets

In a stunning turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, in a thrilling 98-90 victory in the deciding game of their Western Conference semi-final series. Despite trailing by a daunting 20 points during the third quarter, the Timberwolves orchestrated a remarkable comeback to clinch Game Seven and claim the series 4-3.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels emerged as the heroes for Minnesota, each contributing 23 points to secure the historic win. Their resilience sets them up for a showdown against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton led the visiting Pacers with an impressive 26-point performance, setting an NBA playoff record with a remarkable 67.1% shooting from the field. This victory not only propels the Timberwolves into their first Western Conference final in two decades but also marks a historic comeback.