The Denver Nuggets will have to be ready to unleash their Rocky Balboa in the make or break game of the year.
The Denver Nuggets need just one more win to sneak into the post season. Both the Nuggets and the Timberwolves have the same record while they are battling for the final post season spot in the Western Conference.
They will come into this game as the underdog which puts them in the role of “Rocky Balboa,” vs. “Apollo Creed.” Denver is currently on a hot streak which gives them some advantages over the Timberwolves in this particular match up on the road.
Nikola Jokic will have to be ready to dish out another signature “Joker,” game over Karl Anthony Towns if the squad wants to have any shot at the playoffs. The best players on NBA teams thrive for these type of moments.
Do you think Michael Jordan would cower away from this challenge? No, he would relish this type of opportunity. An opportunity to showcase one’s skill set. A chance to get their respective team to the post season for a chance at the Larry O’Brien trophy.
Jokic must embrace this type of mind set, especially since Towns got the upper hand in the last game. Even though the last game between these two teams saw the Nuggets come away with a win, Denver has to be more prepared.
This time, the Timberwolves will be with their full arsenal, which includes Jimmy Butler. The good news is, the Nuggets now have Gary Harris back. This is going to be a great game as both teams will have their full array of players at their disposal.
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It all comes down to game 82! Nuggets Nation, are you ready to cheer on your Denver Nuggets?! Time to get to the post season in the Western Conference!