Western Conference first round, Game 2: Timberwolves at Denver
9 p.m. • Ball Arena • BSN, TNT, 830-AM
Denver won the opener 109-80 on Sunday by limiting the Wolves to 37% shooting. Teams that win Game 1 of NBA playoff series end up winning the series 77.8% of the time (660-188). Only four times has a No. 8 seed upset a No. 1 seed in the NBA playoffs.
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