The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a highly anticipated rematch of last year's Western Conference Semifinals, where Minnesota triumphed over the Nuggets in a tough seven-game series.
Both teams have undergone significant changes since then, with Minnesota trading Karl-Anthony Towns and Denver losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope while adding Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric. The Nuggets, despite these changes, have maintained a strong starting lineup, although they faced a setback with Jamal Murray exiting the game due to concussion protocol.
Murray had been averaging 18.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists this season before his injury, and his absence could impact the team's performance moving forward.
