According to **The Associated Press**, the Minnesota Timberwolves have officially ousted the defending-caliber Denver Nuggets in a grueling Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs. Led by Jaden McDaniels and a relentless defense, the Wolves closed out the series in Minneapolis, securing a high-stakes second-round matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
The atmosphere in the arena was electric as Minnesota overcame mid-season lulls to recapture the form that led them to consecutive Western Conference finals in previous years. The victory was marred slightly by a late-game altercation between Nikola Jokic and Jaylen Clark, reflecting the intense physicality of the series.
ESPN verified the result, quoting Timberwolves’ co-owner Alex Rodriguez who celebrated the “grit and resilience” shown by the young squad. NBA.com also confirmed the upcoming schedule, noting that “Minnesota moves on to meet the Spurs” in a clash of the league’s most exciting young cores.
**Echotitbits take:** This is a changing of the guard in the West. While the Nuggets have been the standard, Minnesota’s size and Anthony Edwards’ leadership are proving to be a nightmare for veteran teams; watching them try to contain Wembanyama in the next round will be a tactical masterclass.
Source: News4Jax/AP — https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2026/05/01/jaden-mcdaniels-and-the-feisty-timberwolves-oust-the-nuggets-and-move-on-to-meet-the-spurs/, May 1, 2026
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