Randle and the Timberwolves look to clinch series against Denver
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (54-28, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 10:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Nuggets -10. 5; over/under is 223. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the series over the Denver Nuggets in game five of the Western Conference first round.
The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-96 in the last meeting on Sunday. Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 43 points, and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 30. The Nuggets have gone 11-5 against division opponents.
Denver is fourth in the NBA with 29. 0 assists per game. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets averaging 10.
7. The Timberwolves are 9-7 against opponents from the Northwest Division. Minnesota is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 50.