Denver Nuggets Prepare for “Beast” Minnesota Timberwolves in Playoff Rematch

The Denver Nuggets are gearing up to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs, and head coach Michael Malone is already looking ahead to the challenge that awaits his team.

After a hard-fought victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, Malone expressed relief that his team now has more time to prepare for what he called “a beast” in the Timberwolves. Last year, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves in a six-game series on their way to winning the NBA championship, but Malone knows that this time around will be a tough battle.

One area of focus for Malone will be Denver’s 3-point shooting, which has been inconsistent throughout the season. In Game 5 against the Lakers, the Nuggets found their rhythm from beyond the arc, hitting 16 triples. Malone believes that sharpshooting will be crucial against the bigger Timberwolves team.

The regular season matchups between the Nuggets and Timberwolves were split 2-2, with health playing a significant role in each game. Both teams are now entering the playoff series in good health, although the Timberwolves may be without head coach Chris Finch, who is undergoing surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon and his status for the series is uncertain.

As the Nuggets prepare to face off against the Timberwolves, Malone is focused on improving his team’s performance and knows that they will have to bring their A-game to come out on top in what is expected to be a hard-fought series. Stay tuned for more updates as the playoff action heats up.