The reigning champions are on the ropes. The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the Denver Nuggets with a 106-80 victory in Game 2 of their second-round

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points and Anthony Edwards also had 27 points as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 27 points to power Minnesota's 106-80 blitz of Denver on Monday, even though the T-Wolves were without center Rudy Gobert.

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a tremendous first season in the NBA after being selected with the No. 1 pick back in June's NBA draft. Now, the 20-year-old has been awarded for his standout play, taking home this year's NBA Rookie of the Year honors.

Victor Wembanyama joins former Spurs big men David Robinson (1990) and Tim Duncan (1998) in winning league's rookie honor. He averaged 21.4 points.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12,

The Nuggets just look like the bigger, more physical, and deeper team to an extreme degree. It’s become a highly frustrating series for several members of Denver, and Jamal Murray is at the top of that list. Murray has locked up by Minnesota’s length and ball pressure all series, and he let out his frustration during the first half.

DENVER — Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court. Denver’s frustration was on full display in the first half of Game 2 on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Amid an awful start, Jamal Murray couldn't contain his frustration ... but somehow got away with it in the moment. Late in the first half, with the Timberwolves already leading by 17 points and Murray on the bench,