The Timberwolves and Nuggets are playing tonight at Target Center in Game 6 of their NBA Western conference best-of-seven semifinal series. Denver leads 3-2 and can end the series with a victory tonight. Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine is filing these live reports:
8:07 p.m.: Impressive 29-5 run puts Timberwolves in early control
In an elimination game, the Timberwolves look like a different team at the right time as they lead 31-14 after the first quarter.
The Wolves came out with plenty of energy from the opening tip but struggled on offense to begin the night by missing four of their first five shots.