T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

TL;DR

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets in a 110-98 victory, while the New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in the NBA playoffs. Both teams advance to the next round, with the Timberwolves facing the San Antonio Spurs and the Knicks awaiting their opponent in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Key points

Timberwolves eliminated Nuggets with a 110-98 win
Knicks defeated Hawks 140-89 in a dominant playoff performance
Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 32 points for the Timberwolves
Knicks' 51-point victory is their largest in playoff history
Timberwolves will face Spurs in the next round

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OG Anunoby top-scored with 29 points, including 26 in the first half, before he was rested (Kevin C. Cox) (Kevin C. Cox/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP) The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance Thursday. Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals after completing a 110-98 win for a 4-2 series upset defeat of third-seeded Denver. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic top-scored for Denver with 28 but it was not enough to fend off the dogged Timberwolves, who were playing without star man Anthony Edwards due to injury. The clash in Minneapolis was tight throughout, with no team gaining a double-digit lead until the game's dying moments. The Timberwolves edged the first half, leading 57-50 at the break. Jokic roared to life. The Serbian superstar scored 14 points in the third quarter alone to ensure a nail-biting finish. Having already been ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct from game four after a shoving match, Jokic enraged the home crowd by sparking another brawl, with Jaylen Clark. With his Timberwolves leading by five with 90 seconds remaining, sank a long jump-shot for two to rouse the home fans and force a Nuggets timeout. When play resumed Denver could only turn over the ball again. McDaniels closed out the win with two free throws, ending his night with a career-high 32 points, to top-score overall. "It's a great night. It's a great victory for us. Hopefully... we've got 12 more to go," said Minnesota coach Chris Finch. "We came into these playoffs not trying to beat Denver, but trying to win a championship." A visibly crestfallen Jokic, whose side last won the NBA championship just three years ago, said they "just didn't do a good job." "I needed to play better. I must play better," he added. Edwards -- out with a bone bruise and hyper-extended left knee -- could return for the Timberwolves' series with the high-flying Spurs.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets playoff game?

The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 110-98.

Who top-scored for the Timberwolves in their playoff win over the Nuggets?

Jaden McDaniels top-scored for the Timberwolves with a career-high 32 points.

What was the largest margin of victory in Knicks' playoff history?

The Knicks won by 51 points, defeating the Hawks 140-89, marking their largest playoff victory.

Which teams will the Timberwolves and Knicks face in the next playoff round?

The Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs, and the Knicks will play either the Celtics or the 76ers.

T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

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