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Stephen Nover's NBA Sunday Playoff Big Ticket
(NBA) Minnesota vs. Houston,
04/15/2018 5:00 PM, Score: 101 - 104
Total: 216.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 216.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Minnesota is fortunate to be in the playoffs. The Timberwolves rank among the eight worst teams in the NBA in defensive efficiency. Jimmy Butler is their only above average defender.
The Timberwolves aren't going to be able to slow down the Rockets. Houston was the No. 2 scoring team in the NBA averaging 112.4 points per game. The Rockets scored 129, 120, 126 and 116 during their four regular season games against the Timberwolves. James Harden and Chris Paul are rested and ready.
Minnesota should get its points, too, especially with the Rockets missing their top defender, injured Luc Mbah Moute. Karl-Anthony Towns is a double-double machine while Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague should provide plenty of backcourt scoring to go with Butler's dynamic offensive skills.
The Timberwolves aren't going to be able to slow down the Rockets. Houston was the No. 2 scoring team in the NBA averaging 112.4 points per game. The Rockets scored 129, 120, 126 and 116 during their four regular season games against the Timberwolves. James Harden and Chris Paul are rested and ready.
Minnesota should get its points, too, especially with the Rockets missing their top defender, injured Luc Mbah Moute. Karl-Anthony Towns is a double-double machine while Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague should provide plenty of backcourt scoring to go with Butler's dynamic offensive skills.
