The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6, securing a 4-2 series victory in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Nuggets Season Ends in Minneapolis

The Denver Nuggets’ season concluded with a defeat at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Timberwolves eliminated the defending champions, winning the series 4-2.

Murray Takes Responsibility for Loss

Jamal Murray had a challenging game, shooting poorly and accepting blame for the Nuggets’ loss. He scored only 12 points, significantly below his usual playoff performance.

Struggles From the Field

Murray missed 13 of his 17 shot attempts, struggling to convert open looks despite creating space. His second quarter was particularly rough, making only one of seven shots.

Cold Three-Point Shooting

Throughout the series, Murray’s three-point shooting was uncharacteristically poor, going 11-for-42 from beyond the arc (26.1%). This was a significant drop from his regular-season average of 43.5%.

Key Absences and Jokic's Effort

The Timberwolves were without starters Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo. The Nuggets were also hampered by the absence of Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, increasing the pressure on Nikola Jokic and Murray.

Jokic delivered a strong performance with 28 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists, but couldn’t carry the team to victory alone. He needed Murray to provide consistent scoring support.

Fourth Quarter Struggles and Missed Opportunity

The Nuggets faltered in the fourth quarter, unable to contain Jaden McDaniels. A missed layup by McDaniels gave Murray a chance with a wide-open three-pointer, but the shot missed.

Series Stats and Accountability

Murray’s series average of 23.6 points was misleading, as his field goal percentage dropped to 35.6%, a 13-point decrease from his regular-season standard. He openly acknowledged his shortcomings and took full accountability.

Looking Ahead

Coach David Adelman acknowledged Murray’s difficult night, anticipating criticism but also highlighting his past successes. The Timberwolves advance to the next round, while the Nuggets face an offseason of evaluation.