The #1 seeded Denver Nuggets dominated Game One as they topped the Minnesota Timberwolves in almost every statistical category.\u00a0 It marked the 5th straight contest that the home team left victorious between these squads.<\/p>\n
Jamal Murray was the only player from either side that topped 20 points in what turned out to be a low scoring 109-80 game. We'll see what happens in Game Two at 10:00 PM EST\/7:00 PST from Ball Arena in Denver.<\/p>\n
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Denver Dominated Game One<\/h3>\n
The Minnesota Timberwolves are now 40-43 ATS this season and 20-21 against the spread on the road. They are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.<\/p>\n
The Timberwolves survived the play-in tournament but were crushed in Game One on Sunday. Minnesota shot only 37% from the field and 30.6% from three-point land. They were also out-rebounded by 16 boards in the game.<\/p>\n
The Timberwolves rank 13th in scoring with 115.8 points per game and 18th in defensive scoring with 115.8 points per game. Rudy Gobert and Jaylen Nowell are both listed as questionable while Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are listed as out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Timberwolves Hope For Game Bounce Back<\/h3>\n
The LA Clippers won 115-110 on Saturday after leading for the entire first half. The Suns made a comeback in the 3rd quarter but it wasn't enough as the Clippers came away with the victory.<\/p>\n
Kawhi Leonard was the games leading scorer with 38 points on an impressive 13-24 from the field. The Clips out-rebounded the Suns 49-42 in the win. Los Angeles is now 41-42 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n
The Clippers rank 18th in scoring with 113.6 points a game and 12th in defensive scoring with 113.1 points allowed per game. Los Angeles will be without Paul George for the entirety of the first round.<\/p>\n
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Expert Prediction<\/h2>\n
The Denver Nuggets enter this contest as 8 point home favorites with a total set at 222.5. The Nuggets dominated Game One by turning up the intensity on defense and holding the Timberwolves to only 80 points.<\/p>\n
Both Karl Anthony-Towns and Anthony Edwards struggled with their shooting and efficiency. In four games against Denver this season, Edwards has scored 20 points once and he has shot below 40% in 4 of his last 6 games.<\/p>\n
The Nuggets did a great job pulling Rudy Gobert from the paint, making it easier to finish at the rim. Gobert and Nowell are both questionable entering this contest.<\/p>\n
As is Jokic, but with this being the playoffs and home court advantage on the line, the Joker will take court. Denver is a matchup nightmare for Minnesota and I will gladly lay the points with the Nuggets playing at home.<\/p>\n
Expert Prediction: Denver Nuggets -8.5 -115 Draftkings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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