Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Plugs Prediction NBA Picks 5/10/24

- Minnesota Timberwolves (62-26) vs Denver Nuggets (61-28)

Tonight we have Game 3 between The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Friday in the West NBA Playoffs Second Round at the Target Center! This has been a wolf beat down so far and it’s not even close! Can the Nuggets step up and make improvements?

The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.5).
The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (45.0%).
The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).
The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.5).

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Anyone who says they are not shocked that the Nuggets have looked bad are simply telling lies! The Denver Nuggets have lost 3 of their last 4 games and need a win to rebound from an 0-2 start. The Nuggets are 1-1 SU on the road in these playoffs. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 103.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 27 points and 15 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game. Can they bounce back or will they fall again?

Nikola Jokic is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
Aaron Gordon ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (55.6%) this season.

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The T-Wolves Have looked absolutely amazing in the playoffs and I’m not sure if they can be stopped. The Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to lose a playoff game and have a chance to take a shocking 3-0 series lead. The Timberwolves are 2-0 SU at home in these playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 98.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 32.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.7 points and 2.3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game. Can they be stopped?

Mike Conley ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.2%) this season.
Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.2) this season.

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💎 T-WOLVES -4.5 -110 ( 1.5u )

It’s real easy to think the Denver Nuggets aren't going to go out like this and just roll over as they're the defending champs and just a few days ago had the second-best odds to win the title behind the Celtics. However, the Timberwolves have given the Nuggets hell on the defensive side and have been head and shoulders the best team throughout these playoffs. If struggles on the Nuggets side wasn't enough, they're now dealing with injuries to Jackson, Murray and KCP. It's not looking good for the Nuggets right now, and I'm not excited to step in front of these Timberwolves regardless. The line is still fairly reasonable. Give me the Timberwolves and the small chalk as they get off to a 3-0 series lead and cash us out!