Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate defending champs in Game 7
Timberwolves overcome adversity to pull off stunning upset
The Minnesota Timberwolves stormed back from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 96-90 in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell added 19 points and 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jamal Murray added 18 points, and Aaron Gordon had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Timberwolves will now face the winner of the Phoenix Suns-Dallas Mavericks series in the Western Conference Finals.
This was a huge win for the Timberwolves, who have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season. They were not expected to make it this far in the playoffs, but they have proven that they are a team to be reckoned with.
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