Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves: A Rivalry Renewed
A History of Close Contests
The Timberwolves and Nuggets have a long and storied history, dating back to the early days of the NBA. In the regular season, the two teams have faced off 153 times, with the Nuggets holding a slight edge with 78 wins to the Timberwolves' 75. However, the Timberwolves have won the last two matchups, including a 106-99 victory in Game 1 of the 2023 Western Conference semifinals.
Key Players to Watch
Both teams have a number of talented players who will be key to their success in this series. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokić is the reigning MVP and one of the most dominant players in the league. He is averaging 26.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game this season. Other key players for the Nuggets include Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is a rising star who is averaging 23.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. Other key players for the Timberwolves include Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt.
Prediction
This is a tough series to predict, as both teams are evenly matched. However, the Timberwolves have home-court advantage and they are playing with a lot of confidence after their first-round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies. I think the Nuggets will be a tough out, but I believe the Timberwolves will ultimately win the series in six games.
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