Dogged Timberwolves force Game 7 with 45-point destruction of Nuggets

• Anthony Edwards scores 27 as Wolves beat Nuggets 115-70
• Teams will meet in winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.

Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from injury. Big men Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid combined for 38 rebounds and a relentless effort to keep NBA MVP Nikola Joki to a relatively quiet 22 points.