The Denver Nuggets will look to fight their way back into their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They will enter Game 5 on Monday with Minnesota holding a 3-1 lead.
Anthony Edwards averaged 23.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists through the first three games of this series. He suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee in Game 4 and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
The Nuggets, meanwhile, have been led by Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 25.0 ppg, 14.5 rpg and 7.8 apg. Jamal Murray is recording 26.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 5.8 apg.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game Details
Game 5 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves’ first-round NBA playoff series will tip off on Monday at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on NBC. The game will take place at the Ball Arena in Denver.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Moneyline: Nuggets (-500) vs. Timberwolves (+380)
Spread: Nuggets (-10.5) vs. Timberwolves (+10.5)
Total (O/U): Nuggets (o221.5) -105 vs. Timberwolves (u221.5) -115
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Preview
The Timberwolves won three consecutive games after dropping Game 1 to take a 3-1 series lead. However, Denver has the chance to claw its way back in this series with Anthony Edwards expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury.
The team also lost Donte DiVincenzo in Game 4 after he suffered an Achilles tear. With the home crowd behind them over the next two games, Denver has a fighting chance, but it needs to win three straight to advance.
Julius Randle is expected to take on a bigger role in Edwards’ absence. Ayo Dosunmu, who finished Game 4 with 43 points, could also be an x-factor.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Nuggets
The Nuggets could be without Aaron Gordon for Game 5, with the forward being listed as questionable due to calf tightness.
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves, meanwhile, will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Starting Lineups
Nuggets
G: Jamal Murray | G: Christian Braun | F: Cameron Johnson | F: Aaron Gordon (questionable) | C: Nikola Jokic
Timberwolves
G: Mike Conley | G: Ayo Dosunmu | F: Jaden McDaniels | F: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Prediction
The bookmakers have the Nuggets as heavy favorites to win Game 5. From being down 3-1, Denver’s chances have improved with Edwards and DiVincenzo being sidelined.
Our prediction: The Nuggets to win.
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