Minnesota at Denver

Denver opened up their first-round playoff at home and it was not close. The Nuggets served the Timberwolves notice: Not in our house. The Timberwolves shot just 37% for the game, which was their worst all season. I think this is the elephant in the room. The Timberwolves aren't ready for how different the intensity level is in the playoffs. They better grow up quickly, or they will be making an early exit. Denver also won the physical battle off the glass by 16, and the Nuggets look to be in charge here. Make it a Max Play on Denver.