Frederick: Wolves need one more win. Target Center is the best place to get it
You’d be unwise to assume the Timberwolves would lose a potential Game 7 on Saturday in Denver, because just when you count Minnesota out, the team tends to pull a rabbit out of its hat. But the odds certainly wouldn’t be in the Wolves’ favor in such a venture. Minnesota was 11.
5-point underdogs Monday in Denver, a game the Nuggets won by 12. A similar spread would likely be offered to gamblers for Game 7. The Wolves’ best chance to win this series is Thursday night at Target Center, for a variety of reasons.
Chief among them: Minnesota’s roster. Anthony Edwards is the team’s superstar and bringer of bravado. The Wolves believe they can beat any team on the planet when at their best, and their superstar guard is a major reason why.
He’s unavailable for the remainder of the this series. Donte DiVincenzo is an indefatigable source of hustle and aggression who has flipped numerous games this season with strings of energy plays. He won’t be available, either.
Still, what remains is plenty talented. Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Co. can certainly beat Denver one more time.