The Timberwolves’ perfect postseason thus far is impressing oddsmakers.
They are also -550 favorites to end the Nuggets’ repeat attempt as they return home to Minnesota, where Denver has struggled in recent years.Minnesota has dominated the playoffs up until this point, having gone 6-0 and winning every game by at least six points, including four by double digits.College football national championship odds, picks: Target these two long-shot bets
It’s not out of the question that the Timberwolves could wind up taking favorite status over the Celtics —However, they still have to get by the Nuggets, no given feat given their championship pedigree.By winning both games, Minnesota has put itself in a very favorable position going forward. The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games in Minneapolis and things project to only get worse for them as Anthony Edwards progresses toward the peak of his powers during these playoffs.He is averaging 32.3 points per game this postseason, up substantially from his regular season average of 25.9 points per game.
The former No. 1 pick is averaging 35.5 points per 100 possessions this postseason, slightly up from the 32.0 he averaged during the regular season.Minnesota is also winning in the paint, which is no minor feat considering its going up against likely MVP Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets have been outscored in the paint in both games, having allowed 104 points in the paint while scoring just 76 spanning the two games.The viral Pro-Series Vegetable Chopper is 50% off on AmazonComedian tells his side of testy 'massage' moment with Tom Brady at Netflix roastHow Giants great knew CBS run was over: 'Nobody ...
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