The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for their first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, April 16th (NBA.com). Less than two days after securing their spot in the playoffs, the Timberwolves will hit the court in Denver hoping to gain an early advantage in the series (Pine Journal).
Both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves are listed as “questionable” for the play-in game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will determine whether they make it to the playoffs or not (CBS Sports). If the Timberwolves win, they will move on to face the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, but if they lose, their season will come to an end (Sporting News).
Prior to the play-in game, the Timberwolves and Nuggets faced off on April 14th. Doc’s Sports predicts that the Timberwolves will face a tough challenge in Denver, but thanks to the talent of their star player, Karl-Anthony Towns, they may have a chance to pull off an upset (Doc’s Sports).
While the Timberwolves are focused on the playoffs, fans are looking ahead to the future. DraftKings Nation suggests that fans should keep an eye on the player prop bets for the upcoming game, as they may offer some insight into the future prospects of the Timberwolves (DraftKings Nation).
Regardless of what happens in the playoffs, fans of the Timberwolves have reason to be excited for what the future holds. With a strong foundation of young talent and promising prospects, the Timberwolves are poised to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
