Published on 05/05/2024 17:34 by Ilias Berry | Modified on 05/05/2024 at 5:34 p.m. in NBA Prediction
The Nuggets host the Wolves at the Ball Arena, for Game 2 of the second round of the playoffs. After suffering a defeat in Game 1 at home, Denver finds itself in a delicate situation. To avoid leaving Minnesota with a 0-2 deficit, the defending champions must react. The pressure is on the shoulders of Mike Malone’s men, who absolutely must reverse the trend and show their collective strength to equalize the series. Victory in Game 2 is crucial to maintain the chances of retaining their title and another poor performance could seriously complicate the rest of their journey in the playoffs.
Thanks to the 43 points scored by an exceptional Anthony Edwards, the wolves created a surprise by winning Game 1 on the Nuggets floor. With this remarkable performance, Minnesota not only regained home-court advantage, but also gained some confidence. By approaching this Game 2 with less pressure than their opponents, the Wolves will be able to play more liberated and try to maintain their momentum to continue to surprise. Chris Finch’s men have the opportunity to take another step towards a potential qualification for the conference final.