Also known as: T Wolves
NBA team that advanced past the Nuggets in the 2026 playoffs but faced the Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals.
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The Namibian
Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Denver Nuggets with 4-2 series upset
“The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance Thursday.”
T Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffsThe Namibian
Minnesota Timberwolves will play San Antonio Spurs in Western Conference semi-finals
“Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals after completing a 110-98 win for a 4-2 series upset defeat of third-seeded Denver.”
T Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffsVictor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 to move within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals, with the series now 3-2 in San Antonio's favor.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 to move within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals, with the series now 3-2 in San Antonio's favor.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City, leaving the 41-year-old out of contract and uncertain whether to extend with the Lakers, seek a new team, or retire.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the third-seeded Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the first round and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals, while the New York Knicks defeated Atlanta in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98, while the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-102, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 126-113 over the Toronto Raptors in opening games of the NBA playoffs.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and achieved the fastest double-double in NBA history in just 8 minutes 31 seconds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-110 overtime win against Detroit.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Brandon Miller scored 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six consecutive games—their longest since March 2016.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gold prices jumped to fresh records on Monday as investors worried about geopolitical tensions, US tariff threats, and potential government shutdowns, with the metal climbing above US$5,100 an ounce before retreating slightly amid growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's policies.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is departing Minneapolis after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, an observer documenting immigration enforcement operations. Trump is replacing him with "border tsar" Tom Homan to lead on-ground efforts, signaling a possible shift in the administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement in the city.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Federal ICE agents shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday; protests have since spread across US cities with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calling on President Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city, while the Trump administration defends the shooting and faces criticism from some Republican officials and 60+ Minnesota businesses.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Luka Doncic scored 33 points with 8 rebounds and 11 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday in his second return to his former team. In other NBA action, the New York Knicks edged the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 with Jalen Brunson scoring 31 points to help the team snap a recent slump.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →