Minnesota moved on in the NBA Playoffs with a 110-98 home win against Denver at Target Center, in front of 18,978 fans. Jaden McDaniels put in a complete shift, logging just under 45 minutes and finishing with 32 points and 10 rebounds. He added 3 assists, 2 steals and a block without committing a single turnover. On Sofascore, the forward earned a strong Sofascore Rating of 8.6.

Shot-making with purpose

McDaniels shot 13-of-25 from the field (52%), fueled by 12-of-21 on two-pointers. He sprinkled in 1-of-4 from deep and went 5-of-6 at the line. The efficiency checked out on the advanced side too, with a 54% effective field goal percentage and 57.89% true shooting. He carried a 25.93% usage rate without forcing the action.

Fourth-quarter punch

When the game needed closing, McDaniels scored 12 points in the fourth on 5-of-9 shooting. He also crashed the glass with 3 offensive rebounds in the period, helping Minnesota control late possessions. His quarter-by-quarter line read 5, 8, 7 and 12 points, a steady climb that matched the Timberwolves’ finish.

Defense, boards and control

Beyond the scoring, McDaniels grabbed 10 rebounds (6 defensive, 4 offensive) and posted 2 steals and 1 block. He navigated foul trouble with 4 personals yet kept Denver uncomfortable, ending a team-best stretch with a +16 plus-minus. Zero turnovers in nearly 45 minutes is tidy work in any playoff setting.

Series context on Sofascore

The 6-seed Timberwolves won the Western Conference First Round series 4-2 over the 3-seed Nuggets. Minnesota outscored Denver 28-24 in the final quarter to seal it, with McDaniels’ late burst a clear factor. Track every playoff box score, advanced metrics and live win probability on Sofascore throughout the postseason.