Jokić’s Nemesis: Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game Analysis
The Nuggets are third-best in the league for offense, averaging 121.2 points per game, with the Timberwolves down at 112.8 per game. However, in the last ten games, both teams averaged about 120 points per game. Let’s see which team has more opportunities to win this matchup with this Nuggets vs Timberwolves prediction article.
On top of that, Minnesota is averaging only 115.5 points allowed per game in the previous 10 games, while Denver is at 120.3. The Nuggets are taking their foot off the gas while the Timberwolves find their stride.
Struggling of Late: Denver Nuggets Recent Scores
In Denver’s last game, Nikola Jukić scored 24 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists. Michael Porter Jr. also had 24 points on the night with 15 rebounds and 0 assists. But it wasn’t enough to get past the Thunder, who now have a seven-game winning streak after beating the Nuggets 127-103.
On Friday, March 7th, the Nuggets beat the Suns 149-141 in overtime. Their offense shone, but their defense was nowhere to be seen as it let an 11th-place team score 141 points and bring the game to overtime.
This next game against the Timberwolves could be a shoot-out, but Minnesota’s defense should keep the game from getting out of hand.
Jokić continues to be the Nuggets’ point leader, but he is supported by Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
With Momentum: Minnesota Timberwolves Recent Scores
Rudy Gobert returned to the Timberwolves lineup for their most recent match after missing 10 games with a lower back injury. He helped them reach their highest-scoring game of the season against the Spurs, 141-124.
Golbert added 16 points in 20 minutes, an improvement over his average of only 11.1 points per game.
Anthony Edwards posted 25 points in 30 minutes, three rebounds, three assists and one steal. He was the point leader of the evening for the Timberwolves, followed by Naz Reid with 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 27.2 points per game, with support from Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Although the Nuggets are in third place in the Western Conference and the Timberwolves are in seventh, only four wins separate them. The Nuggets won six of their last ten games with a current streak of one loss. The Timberwolves also have six wins in their previous ten games, but they’re on a five-game winning streak.
Denver has home advantage plus Jokić and Murray, but they’ll need to shore up their defense if they want to win against Minnesota’s red-hot offense. The last time these two teams met on January 25th, Minnesota destroyed Denver 133-104, showcasing their offense and defense, neither of which the Nuggets were able to do.
I think history will repeat itself, as the Nuggets don’t seem to have an answer for the Timberwolves. Look for lots of points from Minnesota as Denver makes it a closer game (being the home team), but ultimately, Minnesota will prevail. Don’t forget to follow us at PayPerHead to stay on top of every NBA news.