Minnesota upgraded a star player, while San Antonio listed a reserve as questionable a few days after coach Mitch Johnson said "we expect everyone to be available."

Jaden McDaniels delivers career-best performance as Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets in Game 6, overpowering Jokic and Murray to reach Round 2.

Third-seeded Denver heads home for the summer with big questions, while No. 6 Minnesota will take on Victor Wembanyama and the No. 2 Spurs.

Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.

The frequently clumsy and normally offensively restricted Gobert had 8 assists. Terrence Shannon, Jr., the frequently injured and as-frequently disappointing wing during the regular season, rose to the occasion with 24 points and improved defense over 35 minutes.

Ayo Dosunmu, the Timberwolves’ hero in Game 4, has been ruled out for Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets due to a calf injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Kyle Anderson has also been ruled out with an illness.

Terrence Shannon Jr. and Ayo Dosunmu each stepped up in a massive way to spark the Timberwolves in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves take a 3-2 series lead into their game tonight in Minneaplolis, hoping to close out the Denver Nuggets.