Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States

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Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 victory, completing a 4-2 series upset. Jaden McDaniels was the top scorer with a career-high 32 points, while Jokic scored 28 points for Denver. The Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.

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