Four big games on Sunday, including arguably the most enthralling series of the lot between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, while the Hawks look to push towards a 3-1 lead when they host the Knicks.
Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves enter as underdogs in Game 4 despite this being in Minnesota, where they dismantled the Nuggets in Game 3. But you write Denver off at your own risk.
Can Nikola Jokic produce a masterclass to square the series, or will Minnesota’s athletic wings cause problems again?
LEG 1 - Ayo Dosunmu 12+ Points
Still hard to understand why Chicago let him go, but Dosunmu has been a revelation off the bench for Minnesota, finishing with 25 points in Game 3.
He has hit 12+ points in 15 of his last 16 games, averaging 17.1 across that stretch. Denver doesn’t appear to have a clean matchup for his pace and ability to attack the rim.
LEG 2 - Anthony Edwards 5+ Rebounds
Foul trouble limited Edwards to just 23 minutes in Game 3, and he still pulled down five boards.
He rebounds exceptionally well for a guard, especially in the postseason. He’s averaging eight rebounds per game in this series, including a 10-rebound effort in Game 2.
With Minnesota looking to hold serve at home, expect Edwards to push towards 40 minutes here.
LEG 3 - Nikola Jokic 12+ Rebounds
The rebound numbers remain ridiculous, and if this stays competitive, Jokic should push past 40 minutes.
He’s cleared 12+ rebounds in all three games this series and in 21 of his last 25 games playing 20+ minutes.
Same Game Multi
Dosunmu 12+ Points / Edwards 5+ Rebounds / Jokic 12+ Rebounds = $3.10
VALUE BET - Nikola Jokic 12+ Assists @ $3.50
Game 3 was an outlier for Jokic. He looked to score first and didn’t facilitate like usual, so expect a shift back to his natural role.
When Jokic is distributing, Denver is far more dangerous and unpredictable.
We saw him produce a monster stat line against Minnesota on Christmas Day with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists. With Denver under pressure, don’t be surprised if he flirts with a similar all-around performance here.
