The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, showcasing a strong performance despite the absence of their top three guards. Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 32 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Terrence Shannon Jr. with 24 points. The Timberwolves dominated the paint, out-rebounding the Nuggets, whose star Nikola Jokic managed 28 points, but struggled to keep pace. In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Boston Celtics 106-93, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 30 points and Joel Embiid contributing 19 points after returning from surgery. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks delivered a historic blowout against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 140-89 and setting records for the largest halftime lead in playoff history. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns achieved a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Knicks now await the outcome of the Celtics-76ers series as they continue their championship pursuit.