"The Nuggets brushed aside a much younger and less complete version of this Wolves team on their way to the title in 2023, several of Denver's players later said that the series against Minnesota was their most difficult of the postseason."
"The Wolves spent seven games beating the crap out of the defending champs in the second round, and erased a 20-point second half deficit to beat the Nugs on their home floor in Game 7."
"Denver has been trying to prove that it can stand up to Minnesota's physicality, while the Wolves have been entering games against the Nuggets with the confidence of a bully who just stumbled upon a playground."
The NBA playoffs are set to start, with a focus on the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Denver Nuggets. This matchup is anticipated due to a developing rivalry. The Nuggets previously defeated a younger Wolves team in the 2023 playoffs, but the Wolves later triumphed over the defending champions in a seven-game series. This history has intensified the competition, with both teams eager to prove their strength against each other, particularly in light of the Wolves' recent success against the Nuggets.
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