Today in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-70 at home, bringing the series to a 3-3 record, which also means that the two sides will enter a crucial tiebreaker. The victory in this game not only allowed the Timberwolves to successfully drag the series into a tiebreaker, but also set a record for the largest playoff win since 2015 with a huge 45-point difference.
From the start of the game, the Timberwolves showed strong offensive firepower, especially in the first quarter of the game, when they led the Nuggets by a wide margin of 31-14. And in the final quarter, the Nuggets seemed to have given up resistance, scoring only 9 points and replacing the main players early. Such a performance undoubtedly boosted the morale of the Timberwolves, and they won this game as a result.
The tiebreaker between the two sides will be held in the early morning of May 20, Beijing time, and this crucial battle that will determine the outcome will undoubtedly make fans wait and see. Both the Timberwolves and the Nuggets will go all out to stand out in this do-or-die battle.
According to the statistics, the victory in this game has special significance for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not only did they win G6 for the first time in their history, but it also pushed them into a crucial tie-break. It is worth mentioning that this is also the second time in the history of the Timberwolves to participate in the tiebreaker, which undoubtedly adds more anticipation and motivation to their next games.
In the past, the Timberwolves have made the playoffs several times, but they have not been able to achieve such a crucial victory in the series. However, this year they showed resilience and tenacity against the challenge of the Denver Nuggets. Not only did they win the game, but it also set a new record in the team's history.
According to statistics, the Minnesota Timberwolves won by an astonishing 45 points against the defending champions, breaking a record in NBA playoff history. Previously, the record for the largest winning margin against the defending champion was 36 points.
Such a performance not only highlights the strength and strength of the Timberwolves in the game, but also proves that they have extraordinary fighting power against strong opponents. The 45-point margin is undoubtedly an impressive number, and it shows how dominant the Timberwolves are on both ends of the floor.