Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center while Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs, winning their first six games behind a dominant defence, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approach.

Having completed their first-round sweep of Phoenix with two wins on the road, the Timberwolves have not played at Target Center since April 23, a span of 17 days between home games. The team has partnered with 11 downtown bars to host watch parties. Ticket prices on the secondary market were starting in the $250 range for single seats near the rafters, as of Thursday afternoon.

In the history of the NBA playoffs, including the Nuggets, 30 teams have lost the first two games at home in a best-of-seven series, according to Sportradar research. Only five of them came back to win, with the Los Angeles Clippers the most recent in a 2021 first-round rally past Dallas.

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