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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game 7: Western Conference Playoffs – Second round
The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will play the decisive game in the series on Sunday at Ball Arena.
Are the Timberwolves ready for the challenge?
The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves with their backs against the wall in Game 6, but responded the best way possible and won 115-70. Anthony Edwards led the team with 27 points, followed by Jaden McDaniels with 21.
Are the Nuggets still the favorites to win the West?
The Denver Nuggets had a terrible start to the series but won three games in a row to take the lead. However, they had the worst game by a defending champion in NBA history and lost by 45 points in Game 6. Nikola Jokic scored 22 points, and Aaron Gordon added 12.
Betting Trends
The Nuggets are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games overall, 10-5 SU in the last 15 games against teams from the Western Conference and 13-5 SU in the last 18 home games against Minnesota. The Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games played on Sunday and 1-5 ATS in the last 6 games as favorites. Denver has played unde the total point line in 5 if their last 6 home games. The Timberwolves are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. They are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games overall, 8-4 ATS in the last 12 games against Denver and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games on the road. They have played over the total point line in 8 of the last 12 games overall, in 9 of the last 13 games against teams from the Western Conference and 6 of the last 7 games played on Sunday.
Prediction and Conclusion
We have seen absolutely everything in this series, with both teams getting momentum, and now it all has come to Game 7. The Timberwolves definitely have the momentum after a 45-point win in the last one. However, the Nuggets are the defending champions, which is why the Timberwolves have no experience in games like this. The three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will prove why he is considered the best player today and will be the key factor in the Nuggets win.
