DENVER, Colo. — It’s do-or-die for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After starting the play-offs with their first series victory in 20 years and six straight wins, the Timberwolves are tied with the Denver Nuggets in the semifinal series, with a deciding Game 7 matchup on Sunday night in Denver.
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The No. 3 Wolves needed just four games eliminate the No. 6 Phoenix Suns in the first round, as the No. 2 Nuggets defeated the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers in five.
Game 6 was the largest margin of victory in an NBA postseason game in almost 10 years. It was also the first time a defending NBA champion lost in the playoffs by more than 36 points.
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