Draymond Inexperienced has an fascinating tackle the upcoming Nuggets-Timberwolves playoffs sequence.
The Nuggets are clearly the defending champs, who completed the season with the second-best document within the West and comfortably defeated the Lakers within the first-round playoff sequence.
However Inexperienced says the T-Wolves shouldn’t be underestimated and thinks the Nuggets might run into issues on this second-round sequence because of their lack of depth.
“The Nuggets took the sequence however I feel they’re in hassle, and the explanation I feel they’re in hassle, and I mentioned this earlier than, I simply don’t suppose their bench is nice sufficient,” Draymond Inexperienced mentioned on The Draymond Inexperienced Present. “We noticed that once more the opposite evening like they’re simply not getting sufficient from their bench. And as you progress ahead I feel the distinction on this Minnesota-Denver sequence might be the bench. You bought Naz Reid coming off the bench can play big minutes, Kyle Anderson coming off, Monte Morris who’s a terrific backup level guard that they’re not likely utilizing a lot however can use. Nickeil Alexander-Walker who’s been enjoying nice basketball.
“I simply suppose the depth of the Timberwolves goes to present Denver issues and sure the match-up between Joker and Rudy Gobert attempting to protect him is big, however I’ve at all times informed you guys, you win championships six by ten, not one by 5.”
The Nuggets second unit managed to common simply 4 factors, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists collectively over the five-game sequence in opposition to the Lakers.
However there are offensive weapons amongst Denver’s starters, like reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, who’s averaging a league greatest 16.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists within the postseason.
Jamal Murray has additionally been tremendous spectacular in his personal proper, making two game-winning pictures within the clutch throughout Sport 2 and Sport 5.
The Wolves will definitely have their work minimize out for them, however a red-hot Anthony Edwards might be able to something.
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