The Denver Nuggets are looking to bounce back from their biggest win of the season after knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Tonight, they’ll face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won five straight games and are making a push for a playoff birth. The Wolves are led by Anthony Edwards, who has added a 40% three-point shot to his arsenal this season and is scoring at an all-time high.
The Nuggets (42-23) will look to contain the Wolves’ (37-29) star player in the matchup against Julius Randle. Michael Malone may be tempted to start Russell Westbrook over Christian Braun, but going with Braun over him could give the team an advantage, especially since the Wolves will likely double-team Nikola Jokic often. This could allow Braun to get open looks at the three-point line.
The Nuggets are also looking to regain their composure and avoid being on the receiving end of another loss. They have struggled against the Timberwolves in recent matchups, but they’ve shown they can beat them before. Tonight’s game marks a crucial test for Denver as they look to prove that they still belong in the Western Conference.
Injury report: Jamal Murray (ankle), Nikola Jokic (elbow and ankle), Aaron Gordon (doubtful calf).
Source: https://www.denverstiffs.com/preview-denver-nuggets-take-on-rival-minnesota-timberwolves