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All 12 of ESPN's experts are picking the Nuggets to advance past the Timberwolves.

Both Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have both performed excellently for the teams they were traded to.

If Julius Randle can level up as a 3-point shooter like he did last year, then the Wolves' chances of pulling off an upset will increase significantly.

For the Timberwolves to pull off a first-round upset, their defense needs to be on point, and Anthony Edwards is a big part of this.

McDaniels must continue his offensive production while slowing down Jamal Murray on offense.

Bones Hyland was traded by the Denver Nuggets in February of 2023, and in the first-round, he could stick it to his former team.

The Timberwolves have been playing at a faster pace this season, which could prove to be a huge advantage against the Nuggets.

If the Timberwolves underperform in the playoffs this year, there could be some serious changes this offseason, and a few guys may be on the move due to this.

Whether the Timberwolves can thrive on offense with Rudy Gobert and stay afloat on defense without him could make or break their upset chances.

Tim Hardaway Jr. always performs well against the Timberwolves.