Is Mike Conley playing tonight against Denver Nuggets? Latest on Timberwolves PG's Game 7 status (May 19)

Mike Conley's availability for Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets was up in the air after the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier listed him as questionable. However Conley has beeb listed as available ahead of the game. He played the last game after missing Game 5, when the Timberwolves produced one of their worst offensive games, losing 112-97. Anthony Edwards had 18 points on 15 attempts without Conley in the lineup.

However, the veteran point guard's return prompted the Timberwolves' massive 115-70 win in Game 6 to save their season. Conley finished with 13 points and five assists, shooting 5-of-9 in 31 minutes, while Edwards benefitted from his backcourt partner's presence, producing 27 points on 47.1% shooting.

With a conference finals appearance at stake, Conley will play through the injury for Sunday's do-or-die matchup.

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What happened to Mike Conley?

Conley is on the Timberwolves' injury report, citing a right soleus strain. He was on the injury report for Game 5, citing right Achilles soreness. It's the same muscle despite the different reports between his previous absence and inclusion on Sunday's injury report.

Conley suffered the injury in Game 4 at home after attempting a corner 3 in the dying moments of that matchup. It was a non-contact blow. Nickeil Walker-Alexander started in Conley's place in Game 5, and that could be the case again if Conley is out.

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Mike Conley Stats vs. Denver Nuggets in 2024 NBA Playoffs

Mike Conley has been a stable presence against the Nuggets for the Timberwolves in the conference semis. He has averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists on 47/42/86 splits. While the scoring output doesn't seem that decisive, his efficiency and playmaking cover up for it, and that's the role he has to carry out for the T'Wolves next to Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Conley's impact as a floor general is also unparalleled for Minnesota. The Timberwolves missed that sorely in Game 5.

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How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game 7?

The Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 7 contest will be on TNT nationally, while Bally Sports North and Altitude will provide coverage in local regions. Fans abroad can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET at Denver's Ball Arena.

The Nuggets are -202 favorites to advance to the conference finals for the second consecutive season and keep their championship defense alive. They have the homecourt advantage for this clash and the more experienced team for a Game 7 setting in this closely contested matchup.