TWolves have taken the next step. Antman the difference. But having 3 great Bigs (Towns, Gobert who isn't even playing tonight, and now Naz Reid) is tough to beat. Then really good long and talented role player wings also. Conley that solid PG vet holding things steady.
Love it.
No hate to Denver - they are good. But they don't have the juice to beat Antman and the rather stout rest of the Minny roster. Also, Minny is elite coached. So are the Nugs, but we see two teams that are at similar level, one that is deeper and at least as well coached. Antman still the difference maker in the whole thing. It is really, really hard to repeat champ in pro sports. Nugs are finding out why. Lakers took the gas out of their legs. And I still maintain, Minny, Nugs and Lakers are the three best teams in the West. Minny just has too much for a gimpy Nugs at this point.