By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets by way of a 110-98 win
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets untucks his jersey after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 win in their first round NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stretch before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets huddles teammates before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets lock in before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves tip off the action during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives between Jaden McDaniels (3) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves argues a call during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win over the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a foul from Jaylen Clark (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Rudy Gobert (27) and Julius Randle (30) defend during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets holds his form as he makes a three pointer over Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves bodies Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets argues a call during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives by Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets instructs teammates as Bruce Brown (11) and Jamal Murray (27) defend Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets battles Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves for a rebound during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Fans jeer Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets after missing a three pointer during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins on Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to his team’s play during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets helps up Tyus Jones (5) after Jones fouled Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets watches the action before taking the court during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaylen Clark (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves tangles with Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Tyus Jones (5) drives during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaylen Clark (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves exchanges words with Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets before the two would tangle resulting in three technical fouls during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets watches as Jamal Murray (27) shoots free throws during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces a miss by Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets cannot haul in a rebound during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets lies on the ground after topping over during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a game-tying three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being fouled by Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches the action during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves screens Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets as Jaden McDaniels (3) handles the ball during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stands the sideline as the Minnesota Timberwolves crowd chants “na na na na, na na na na, hey, hey goodbye,” during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves bodies Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets before scoring during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves rips a rebound away from Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tyus Jones (5) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Nikola Jokic (15) screens Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Jamal Murray (27) chases the ball during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to taking a foul from Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to take the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves blocks a shot by Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets knocks the ball loose from Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Nikola Jokic (15) drops into coverage during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to an official during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defend Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots over Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks at Christian Braun (0) during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces a miss by Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves finishes over Cameron Johnson (23) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul after being forced to miss a shot by Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts at the officials during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zyon Pullin (15) of the Minnesota Timberwolves holds the ball as Spencer Jones (21) ties up Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves after a make by Naz Reid (11) during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets looks up after losing the ball as Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs in transition during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to mishandling a ball that Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poked away from Bruce Brown (11) during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Denver Nuggets bench after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Team President Josh Kroenke listens from outside the door as head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets looks at general manager Jon Wallace as he exits the room upon speaking to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets exits the room upon speaking to members of the media as a photograph of head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves looms large after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets untucks his jersey after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 win in their first round NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Expandin Game 6 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026.






































































