Minnesota at Brooklyn

Brooklyn is motivated, trying to hang on to the No. 5 spot in the East. And if they move up one spot, it means home-court advantage for at least the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Their defense is strong, ninth in the NBA in points allowed. Brooklyn hasn't given up 100 points in 11 consecutive home games, holding opponents to 91.6 points and 43.4 percent shooting in that span. The Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games and 19-7 ATS playing on one days rest. And speaking of defense, Minnesota doesn't play any, 25th in points allowed and dead last in the NBA in field goal shooting defense allowing 47.1%. Yes, they are worse than the 76ers! Minnesota is on a 3-7 ATS run, and the Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. Play Brooklyn.