Denver Nuggets: Predicting the Outcome of the First 10 Games

Oct 28, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) dunks against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and guard Ty Lawson (3) in the second half on opening night at Toyota Center. Denver won 105 to 85. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Minnesota won 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Many NBA analysts believe the Timberwolves are primed for a deep playoff push. Given the fact they have made some big splashes with the past three drafts.

With Andrew Wiggins and Carl Anthony Towns gaining another year of experience this team will be tough match up night in and night out in the NBA. This early match up will potentially show which team is going to make the biggest leap in 2017.

The Nuggets went 3-1 against this fellow Northwest Division team. The Wolves have a new coach in Tom Thibodeau who had a successful run in Chicago that ended in disaster. The Nuggets may be catching this Minnesota team who may still be searching for their identity under a new coach. But the talent level in Minnesota may more than make up for their identity crisis.

Win/Loss Rating: Advantage Wolves (2-1-Even)

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