The hardwood battle rages on as the Minnesota Timberwolves, clutching a 2-1 series lead, brace themselves to host the Denver Nuggets in the pivotal Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night.
After the T-Wolves seized both contests at Ball Arena to seize an early stranglehold, the Nuggets regrouped and unleashed a ferocious counterattack, dismantling Minnesota 117-90 in Game 3 at the raucous Target Center.
The Serbian Sorcerer, Nikola Jokic, orchestrated the onslaught, pouring in 24 points, corralling 14 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists in a masterclass performance. His dynamo sidekick, Jamal Murray, joined the scoring frenzy, torching the nets for 24 points of his own while adding 4 boards and 4 dimes.
Now, the Mile High City quintet sets its sights on evening the score on enemy territory, determined to harness the momentum from their resounding Game 3 triumph.
Western Semis Game 4 Predictions: Pundits Ponder Outcome
Fox Sports: Timberwolves 113 – Nuggets 108
“Minnesota has held the upper hand recently, winning 4 of the last 7 meetings while also covering the spread 5 times. However, they’ve failed to cover in 4 straight despite being favored thrice.”
Bleacher Nation: Timberwolves 114 – Nuggets 108
“While Minnesota’s offense has sputtered at home (112 PPG) compared to the road (114 PPG), their defense tightens considerably in friendly confines (103.7 PPG allowed vs 109.3 away).”
ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Timberwolves have a 59.3% win probability
Western Semis Game 4 Odds: Bookmakers Forecast Minneapolis Clash
The Minnesota Timberwolves are narrow favorites over the Denver Nuggets for Game 4 according to BetMGM:
- Spread: Minnesota (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Minnesota (-140), Denver (+120)
- Over/Under: 204.5
Western Semis Schedule: Dates, Times, and Broadcast Details
| Game | Result | Date | Location | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Denver 114, Minnesota 109 | May 4 | Ball Arena, Denver | TNT, Fubo |
| Game 2 | Minnesota 122, Denver 113 | May 6 | Ball Arena, Denver | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Game 3 | Denver 117, Minnesota 90 | May 10 | Target Center, Minneapolis | ABC, ESPN+ |
| Game 4 | – | May 12, 8 PM ET | Target Center, Minneapolis | TNT, Fubo |
| Game 5 (if nec) | – | May 14, 10:30 PM ET | Ball Arena, Denver | TNT, Fubo |
| Game 6 (if nec) | – | May 16, 8:30 PM ET | Target Center, Minneapolis | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Game 7 (if nec) | – | May 19, TBD | Ball Arena, Denver | TBD |
The stage is set for an epic hardwood war to unfold in the Twin Cities! Will the T-Wolves extend their series lead or will the Nuggets level the playing field? Buckle up, basketball aficionados – Game 4 promises sheer hardwood mayhem!