2023 NBA Western Conference First Round: Timberwolves vs Nuggets
Head-to-Head
The Timberwolves and Nuggets have faced off twice this season, with the Nuggets winning both games. In their first meeting, the Nuggets won 110-89 in a wire-to-wire rout. The Timberwolves hit 26 of 27 free throws, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' hot shooting.
In their second meeting, the Nuggets won 122-116 in a close game. The Timberwolves led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets rallied to tie the game and eventually win in overtime.
Key Matchups
The key matchup in this series will be between Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns. Jokic is the reigning NBA MVP and one of the best players in the league. Towns is a young star who is still developing, but he has the potential to be one of the best players in the league.
Other key matchups include:
- Jamal Murray vs. D'Angelo Russell
- Michael Porter Jr. vs. Anthony Edwards
- Aaron Gordon vs. Jaden McDaniels
Prediction
The Nuggets are the favorites in this series, but the Timberwolves are a young team with a lot of potential. If the Timberwolves can get enough production from their young players, they could pull off an upset.
However, the Nuggets are the more experienced team and they have the best player in the series in Nikola Jokic. I predict that the Nuggets will win the series in six games.
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