🏀 In an electrifying showdown, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off an epic comeback to dethrone the defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, with a 98-90 victory! 😱🔥
Trailing by 20 points early in the third quarter, the Timberwolves showed immense grit and determination. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels also dropped 23 points. But it was the stellar performance of 22-year-old Anthony Edwards that truly ignited the comeback! 🚀
\"We just stayed cool and believed in ourselves,\" Edwards said after the game. \"We knew we had it in us to turn things around.\" With poise beyond his years, Edwards led the charge as the Timberwolves became the first team ever to overcome a halftime deficit of more than 11 points to win a Game 7. 🌟
The Nuggets, led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, couldn't find their rhythm as Minnesota's defense locked in. The Timberwolves outscored Denver 35-19 in the third quarter, erasing the deficit and setting the stage for a thrilling finish! 🎢
Meanwhile, over in Indiana, the Pacers sent the New York Knicks packing with a decisive win, adding more excitement to this wild playoff season! 🏀✨
This unforgettable night reminded us why we love basketball – anything can happen, and the underdogs can rise up to make history! 🌟🏆
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Timberwolves knock out defending champion Nuggets, Pacers oust Knicks
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