Timberwolves stage epic comeback to defeat Nuggets in Game 7, advance to conference finals in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their semifinals series, securing their spot in the Western Conference finals for the first time in two decades. Despite being down by 20 points in the second half, the Timberwolves outscored the Nuggets 60-37 in the final two quarters, completing a wild 30-point swing to secure a 98-90 victory.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch described the win as a “special moment,” praising his team for their resilience against the defending champions. The game was a microcosm of the series, which was filled with ups and downs for both teams.

After a slow start to the game, the Nuggets took control and built a significant lead behind Nikola Jokić’s dominant performance. However, the Timberwolves came alive in the third quarter, mounting a 19-3 run to cut the deficit to just a single point heading into the final period.

Led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves continued to outplay the Nuggets in the fourth quarter, ultimately sealing the victory and advancing to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. The Mavericks, led by Luka Dončić, secured their spot in the conference finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in their semifinals series.

The upcoming matchup between the Timberwolves and Mavericks promises to be an exciting showdown, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday night in Minneapolis. This will be the Timberwolves’ second appearance in the conference finals, with their last appearance dating back to 2004 when they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers.