Timberwolves Stun Nuggets with Historic Comeback
20-Point Rally Eliminates Defending Champions
The Minnesota Timberwolves produced a stunning 20-point comeback to eliminate the defending champions Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday. The Nuggets had held a 14-point lead in the third quarter, but the Timberwolves rallied with a 42-16 run to take control of the game.
Expert Analysis: A Tale of Two Halves
Experts agree that the game was a tale of two halves. In the first half, the Nuggets dominated, shooting 60% from the field and taking a 62-48 halftime lead. However, the Timberwolves made adjustments in the second half, holding the Nuggets to just 30% shooting and forcing 10 turnovers.
The Timberwolves' comeback was led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 38 points in the second half alone. Edwards hit several key shots down the stretch, including a three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to give the Timberwolves a 95-90 lead.
The Nuggets were unable to answer back, as Nikola Jokic was limited to just 20 points on 8-of-28 shooting. The loss marks the end of the Nuggets' title defense and sends the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals.
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