This is it. The entire season culminates in Game 7 for either the Denver Nuggets or the Minnesota Timberwolves. The winner advances to the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks with a shot at the NBA Finals. Key players include Nuggets' MVP Nikola Jokic and Timberwolves' rising star Anthony Edwards, both expected to leave a significant mark on the game. The matchup is anticipated to be a high-pressure, gritty contest as both teams are exhausted and battered.

By the Numbers
  • Denver Nuggets: 3-3 in series
  • Minnesota Timberwolves: 3-3 in series
  • Nikola Jokic: Three-time MVP
  • Anthony Edwards: 22 years old
State of Play
  • Jamal Murray is questionable with a calf injury.
  • Vlatko Cancar is out with a knee injury.
  • Denver holds home-court advantage.
What's Next

The winner faces the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, with the ultimate goal of reaching the NBA Finals.

Bottom Line

In a high-stakes elimination game, the Nuggets and Timberwolves will battle fiercely, with Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards set to dictate the outcome. Past experiences in clutch Game 7 situations may give Denver a slight edge but expect an intensely competitive and possibly scrappy game.