In a crucial Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal series, the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing elimination against the Denver Nuggets. The series currently stands at 3-2 in favor of the Nuggets, who have the opportunity to end it with a victory tonight at the Target Center.

During Game 5 in Denver, Timberwolves' center Karl-Anthony Towns sustained a knee injury when he was kneed by a Denver player in the first quarter of the game. Despite experiencing significant pain and having a noticeable limp, Towns played through the injury. This injury comes as a concern since Towns had undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus in the same leg back in March.

Addressing his injury ahead of Game 6, Towns assured reporters that he would be playing tonight, stating, "I'm playing tonight, so it don't matter." Towns seemed reluctant to discuss the specifics of his injury or how it might affect his game, insisting that his focus was solely on the upcoming game and dealing with the injury later.

Towns is not the only player on the Timberwolves who may be dealing with an injury. Point guard Mike Conley is listed as questionable due to a right soleus strain, which prevented him from playing in Game 5. However, Conley was present at the Timberwolves' shootaround, indicating that he may attempt to play in this decisive game.

As the Timberwolves gear up for this do-or-die game, forward Kyle Anderson emphasized the importance of remaining composed under pressure, drawing inspiration from the Nuggets' ability to stay calm in tough situations. Anderson highlighted the need for the Timberwolves to emulate that mindset, citing it as a characteristic of successful teams.

With their season on the line, the Timberwolves are facing not only a formidable opponent but also the challenge of playing through injuries. As the Target Center gets ready to host Game 6 tonight, all eyes will be on whether Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Conley can overcome their respective injuries and lead their team to victory, forcing a decisive Game 7.