A decisive night in the NBA playoffs saw both the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks advance after commanding Game 6 performances. Minnesota defeated the Denver Nuggets 110–98 to secure a 4–2 series victory, while New York delivered a record-breaking rout of the Atlanta Hawks to move on in the Eastern Conference.
The Timberwolves held a narrow lead at halftime, but the game tightened when Nikola Jokic erupted for 14 third-quarter points. He finished with 28 points and 10 assists, though his night was marred by an altercation with Jaylen Clark that resulted in technical fouls for both players, along with Naz Reid.
The tension added to an already heated series, following Jokic’s earlier ejection in Game 4. Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with a career-high 32 points, playing a key role in closing out the series. The team could also benefit from Anthony Edwards potentially returning from injury in the next round against the San Antonio Spurs.
In the East, the Knicks dominated the Hawks 140–89, setting multiple records in the process. Their 51-point win became a franchise playoff best, while a 47-point halftime lead marked the largest in postseason history. Karl-Anthony Towns posted a triple-double, and OG Anunoby scored 29 points to lead the team. New York now awaits the winner between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, with the series heading to a decisive Game 7.
