Mike Conley Jr., the veteran point guard for the Timberwolves, was initially out due to calf injury for Game 5 against the Nuggets but is expected to return for the must-win Game 6. Conley's return is crucial for the Wolves as they face a 3-2 deficit in the series. Despite being 0-for-4 in Game 7s in his career, Conley expressed hope for a different outcome this time.
Anthony Edwards on if Timberwolves want to win for Mike Conley, who’s never won a Game 7: “I want to win for myself.” (via @mcten) https://t.co/ZYrisS2bVp
Anthony Edwards when asked if him and the Wolves want to win Game 7 for veteran point guard Mike Conley, who is 0-for-4 in Game 7s in his career: “I want to win for myself” https://t.co/mDpcJDXiTu
Mike Conley, the Wolves’ 17-year veteran guard, looking fluid after missing Game 5 earlier in the series with Achilles soreness. He’s 0-for-4 in Game 7 in his career. After winning Game 6 he said, “I’m hoping this is the time” https://t.co/6k7zt3HSA6
Nuggets-Timberwolves series update from @FDSportsbook with guard Mike Conley (calf) returning in Game 6 tonight with Denver up 3-2: https://t.co/deQqJ9eGRW
Mike Conley is IN tonight for the Timberwolves
Mike Conley injury update: Timberwolves guard expected to return in Game 6 against Nuggets, per report https://t.co/4lerbNqpYJ
Mike Conley Jr. (calf) is expecting to return for Minnesota's must-win Game 6 vs. Denver tonight, per @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/n3Eswx7T5T
Mike Conley Jr. (calf) is expecting to return for a must-win Game 6 of tonight's Timberwolves-Nuggets series, per @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/iDQCyTXqoj
Minnesota's Mike Conley Jr. (calf) is expecting to return for must-win Game 6 vs. Denver tonight, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Key for the Wolves, facing 3-2 deficit after missing their veteran point guard in Game 5 loss. https://t.co/olatIKwx4P
🚨UPDATE: Mike Conley Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is OUT for Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 5 tonight. https://t.co/CU0GSkvMa8
Mike Conley is out tonight, per the Wolves.