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Mike Conley, after missing Game 5 with a sore Achilles, returned for Game 6 and made a significant impact for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Conley's presence was highlighted by his performance of 13 points, three three-pointers, five assists, and four rebounds, contributing to the team's 45-point win over the Denver Nuggets. Players and reporters emphasized the positive effect Conley had on the team's performance, with Anthony Edwards stating that Conley's return was a key factor in their success.
Mike Conley had the loudest 13-5 game in NBA history last night. Such a huge impact on how the Nuggets could and could not defend Minnesota.
The typically-humble Mike Conley, perhaps picking up on the brashness of his young backcourt buddy, Anthony Edwards, when I asked what else helped Minnesota’s mood in Game 6 besides the pregame hype video. “I mean…I came back,” he said with a massive smile.…
Mike Conley, to @TheAthletic, on why the pregame hype video mattered. https://t.co/VSg4KuQoLI https://t.co/5IuEhYZlGl
"Sh*t, we got Mike Conley back. That was it." Anthony Edwards kept it short and simple when asked what fueled the Timberwolves' dominant Game 6 win over the Nuggets 😂 https://t.co/bSrp7HhUiX
The Mike Conley effect 🔥 (h/t @VinceGoodwill) https://t.co/ZhydGv5Fif
Reporter: "What do you think led to the response that you guys had tonight?" Ant: “We got Mike Conley back. That was it.” 👏 https://t.co/tApKK7IdjI
"What do you think led to the response that you guys had tonight?" "S***, we got Mike Conley back." - Anthony Edwards https://t.co/efEPfF31cZ
.@JonKrawczynski: "What do you think led to the response that you guys had tonight?" Ant: "Shit, we got Mike Conley back. That was it" https://t.co/WRFalxmCWl
Mike Conley Jr. missed the Wolves' Game 5 loss. But he returned to the lineup in tonight's 45-point win. Rudy Gobert: "Don't ever leave me again." 🎥 @ChrisLongKSTP https://t.co/pEkkVT9wwb
Ant Edwards explaining why the Wolves played the way they did in Game 6: “We got Mike Conley back, that was it”
Turns out Mike Conley is a difference maker.
Many important storylines tonight for the Wolves but the importance of Mike Conley's return is right up there. 13 points, three three-pointers, five assists, four rebounds and absolutely a calming presence.
Respect Mike Conley.
“He’s in,” Chris Finch says when asked about Mike Conley’s availability for Game 6. The veteran point guard returns for Minnesota after missing Game 5 with a sore right Achilles.
Mike Conley out here getting shots up. https://t.co/0quznQbY5z