Minnesota at Denver

Minnesota led by 12 in Game 1, but couldn't hold it in a 116-105 loss. This is a tough matchup for the Timberwolves. The Nuggets have one of the best-shooting perimeter units in the playoffs with Jamal Murray and Tim Hardaway Jr., while Nikola Jokic does it all up front. Murray had 30 points in Game 1, and Jokic had a triple-double (25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists). They're No. 1 in the NBA in points scored and from long range (39.6%), plus second in shooting (49.6%). Denver is healthy, has won 13 straight, and is 29-13 at home. Play Denver.