A Game 5 win gave the Denver Nuggets hope of a potential 3-1 comeback . However, a Game 6 loss ended their season. The Nuggets knew the Minnesota Timberwolves were going to give them trouble in this first-round series, but nobody expected Denver to lose in six. The Nuggets walked into Minneapolis with an injury advantage over the Timberwolves, who were without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kyle Anderson. Sure, the Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, but this was a wildly disappointing loss to finish their season. Here are a few instant takeaways from Denver's season-ending loss to Minnesota: Jokic did what he could Apr 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) guards in the third quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. | Isaiah J.…