Wolves Bring 2–0 Lead on Nuggets Into Wild Night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2–0, Brace for Pacers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards sits in the bench after he was pulled from the floor late in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on May 6, 2024. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs, winning their first six games behind a dominant defense, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approach.

They did the hard part by taking the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver from the defending champion Nuggets in commanding fashion. Now they get to take the court in front of their own crowd.