Big nights ahead for NBA, NHL and MLB teams on Thursday

Thursday is packed with high-stakes games across basketball, hockey and baseball. In the NBA playoffs, Denver and Minnesota face a must-win Game 6 after a dramatic series shift. Denver pulled out a 125-113 victory to stay alive, led again by MVP Nikola Jokic who delivered 27 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists. Minnesota’s stars Jamal Murray and Spencer Jones also stepped up for Denver after tough losses at home earlier. Over in Atlanta, New York is trying to close out the Hawks after blowing double-digit leads in consecutive games only to bounce back with big wins. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s NHL team hopes to end a frustrating playoff losing streak by beating Dallas in Game 6. The Wild are looking to advance past round one for the first time in nearly a decade.Baseball fans get a rare MLB night game in Minnesota as the Twins face the visiting Blue Jays. Toronto, fresh off a win over Boston, brings a solid offense while Minnesota’s lineup has struggled lately. Despite averages, high-scoring games are expected as both sides have been alternating big offensive nights. Odds show Denver favored by 6. 5, New York by 2. 5, and Toronto by a narrow margin in baseball. Minnesota’s hockey team is a slight underdog in a pivotal matchup. Sharp fans might look at rebound risks and trends before betting lines lock in.