Nuggets Face Timberwolves in Highly Anticipated NBA Playoff Opener

52 articles · Updated · NBA.com · Apr 13

The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series at Ball Arena on April 18.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the game available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and NBA League Pass.
Both teams have a recent playoff rivalry, splitting their last 28 meetings, and injuries to key players could influence the series outcome.

Is this series the ultimate test of Tim Connelly's team-building legacy?

Is Minnesota's strategy to physically 'wear Jokic down' the key to the series?

How much will Peyton Watson's Game 1 absence impact Denver's shaky defense?

With road teams dominating their last series, is home-court advantage meaningless?

Can Anthony Edwards' lighter frame fuel another stunning upset over Jokic's Nuggets?

Will Denver's top-ranked offense overcome its league-worst playoff defense?