The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Denver Nuggets, 98-90, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi Finals at Ball Arena on Sunday evening.

The Nuggets jumped out to a strong start and led by five points after one quarter. The hosts kept the momentum going in the second and rallied to a 15-point lead by halftime. The Nuggets managed to push their lead up to 20 early in the third, but the Timberwolves mounted a, 28-9, run to cut it down to a one-point game heading into the final quarter. The visitors stayed strong and clawed their way to a five-point advantage mid way through the quarter. The Timberwolves kept their focus and came up clutch down the stretch to stun the defending champs on their home court and secure a ticket to the Western Conference Finals.

Jaden McDaniels totaled 23 points, six rebounds, two steals and a block, while Karl-Anthony Towns logged 23 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block to lead the way for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards added 16. points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Rudy Gobert totaled 13 points, nine rebounds, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 35 points, three rebounds and three assists, in 43 minutes. Nikola Jokic followed up with 34 points, 19 rebounds, seven assists and a block, while Michael Porter was the next-highest scorer with seven points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

The marks the end of the road for the defending champs, while the Timberwolves look ahead to a meeting with the Mavs on Wednesday.