Anthony Edwards delivered a standout performance, scoring 43 points, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference semi-final series. This game, which took place in Denver, marked the first time since 2022 that the Nuggets have been behind in a playoff series. Despite Nikola Jokic’s 32-point contribution for the Nuggets, the defending champions were overcome following a significant 18-7 run by the Timberwolves. Looking forward, Nuggets coach Michael Malone has highlighted the need for enhanced defensive strategies before the next matchup in the series.