MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Murray failed to make a fadeaway on Denver's first possession, then tried a floater that spun around the rim and spit out in portending fashion. Neither of those misses hurt the normally smooth-shooting Nuggets point guard like what came next for him on defense in Minnesota in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. As he tried to move around a high screen by Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert early in the first quarter on Thursday night, Murray hurt his right elbow in
Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference)Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4; over/under is 209.5WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Mavericks lead series 3-2BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six. The Mavericks won the last meeting 104-92 on May 16 led by 31 points from Luka Doncic, while Shai Gilgeo
After a resilient performance by Minnesota in Game 6, the NBA’s marquee series is headed for what could be a classic Game 7.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defence, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from injury. Big men Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid combined for 38 rebounds and a relentless effort to keep NBA MVP Nikola Joki