Nuggets Game 2: Referees, Announcers, Keys to an Upset
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Key Points:
- The Timberwolves aim to avoid an 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, with Game 2 scheduled for Monday at 9:30 p.m. Central on NBC and Peacock.
- Michael Grady will provide play-by-play commentary alongside former NBA players Austin Rivers and Brian Scalabrine, offering a treat for Timberwolves fans staying up late.
- Veteran referee Tony Brothers will lead the officiating crew in Game 2, following a controversial and foul-heavy Game 1 led by Zach Zarba.
- Anthony Edwards is questionable but expected to play despite a knee issue, while Naz Reid's playing time remains uncertain due to a shoulder injury; the Nuggets will be without wing Peyton Watson again.
- Key factors for a Timberwolves upset include improved shooting efficiency from Edwards, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels, strong defense on Nikola Jokic by Rudy Gobert, better perimeter defense, and careful ball management.
