After a dramatic Game 7 battle against the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning 20-point comeback to not only eliminate the defending champions but also rewrite franchise history. As BD Cricket Live reported, this win marks Minnesota’s return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years, and their legendary turnaround now stands as the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA history.

The game’s first half was all Nuggets. Minnesota seemed lost, overwhelmed by Denver’s pace and execution. Early in the third quarter, after Jamal Murray’s smooth three-pointer gave him 29 points and extended the Nuggets’ lead to 20, it looked like curtains for the Wolves. Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards each missed badly on three-point attempts, signaling a possible meltdown.

Yet something shifted. With defeat looming, the Timberwolves flipped a switch. Gobert, who had been a liability in the first half, threw down a powerful dunk to ignite the rally. Jaden McDaniels’ timely three and Karl-Anthony Towns’ clutch free throws helped Minnesota regain composure. These efforts allowed Edwards the space he needed to regroup.

Edwards, who scored just 4 points in the first half, began the second half with a determined drive to the basket, ending his cold streak. He then assisted McDaniels and Towns for crucial buckets, showing poise and vision beyond his years. With 31 seconds left in the third quarter, he delivered a momentum-shifting sequence—a ferocious dunk followed by a step-back three to close the gap. The game’s energy completely changed.

By the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves were surging. Their defense intensified, and they relentlessly attacked Denver in transition. With under three minutes to go, Edwards buried a dagger three, signaling the end of the Nuggets’ title defense.

Throughout the season, the Timberwolves led the league in several defensive metrics, but few believed they’d survive the postseason gauntlet. Fewer expected them to dethrone the champions in such a decisive fashion. But this Minnesota team, driven by resilience and a revamped identity, is now just one step away from the NBA Finals.

As they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks, BD Cricket Live analysts agree: every step from here on out is uncharted territory for the Timberwolves—and a chance to carve out their greatest chapter yet.