Timberwolves and Nuggets: A Rivalry Renewed
A Look Back at the History of the Two Teams
The Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the early days of the NBA. The two teams have met 145 times in the regular season, with the Nuggets holding a slight edge with 89 wins to the Timberwolves' 56. In the playoffs, the two teams have met twice, with the Nuggets winning both series.
The Early Years
The rivalry between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets began in the early 1990s, when both teams were struggling to find their footing in the NBA. The Timberwolves were founded in 1989, and the Nuggets moved to Denver from Kansas City in 1993. Both teams struggled to win games in their early years, but they quickly developed a fierce rivalry.
The rivalry intensified in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when both teams began to make the playoffs regularly. The Timberwolves made their first playoff appearance in 1997, and the Nuggets made their first playoff appearance in 1994. The two teams met in the playoffs for the first time in 2004, and the Nuggets won the series in five games.
The Recent Years
The rivalry between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets has cooled somewhat in recent years, but it remains one of the most intense rivalries in the NBA. The two teams have met in the playoffs twice since 2004, and the Nuggets have won both series. However, the Timberwolves have won the last two regular season meetings between the two teams.
The Future
The rivalry between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets is likely to continue for many years to come. Both teams are young and talented, and they are both expected to be playoff contenders for years to come. The next time the two teams meet in the playoffs, it is sure to be a memorable series.
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