Bones Hyland Fuels Timberwolves-Nuggets Rivalry With Message After Game 6
Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in a close playoff series in the NBA's first round. Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland, who was previously traded by Minnesota, expressed pride after the win and the team will face the San Antonio Spurs next.Key Facts
- The Timberwolves were the No. 6 seed and the Nuggets were the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
- Minnesota won the series 4 games to 2, eliminating Denver in Game 6.
- Bones Hyland was traded away from Minnesota in 2023, then returned and re-signed with the Timberwolves before the 2025-26 season.
- Hyland played 71 games in the regular season for Minnesota, averaging 8.5 points in 16.6 minutes.
- In Game 6, Hyland played 9 minutes and scored 3 points with 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
- Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points and defended Jamal Murray well in the decisive game.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. also contributed 24 points to help Minnesota win.
- Minnesota will face the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs in the second round.
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