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Signing an accusation for fans can lead to a battle. Huazi boasted about Haikou. Can the Timberwolves in the new season still beat the Nuggets?

8:21pm, 15 July 2025【Basketball】

Edwards is worthy of being a big mouth comparable to the dream-chasing Green, and even signing an account to the fans can lead to the battle. Recently, Edwards signed an autograph for a kid wearing a gold jersey on the sidelines while watching the Summer League. When someone reminded him that the Nuggets jerseys his child was wearing, Edwards said it didn't matter, I was the one who crushed them anyway. I don't take the Nuggets seriously at all.

Although Edwards is crazy, he is right. The Timberwolves have been the nemesis of the Nuggets in recent seasons. The latter has already lost five consecutive times against the former, and even Teacher Yo said that he just couldn't beat the Timberwolves when he met. But competitive sports have never been strong and weak. As the Nuggets complete strengthening this summer, the situation of the two sides in the fight next season is likely to undergo a major reversal.

Let’s talk about the Nuggets’ strength first. The Nuggets have upgraded to the No. 3 position this summer, from Porter Jr. to Johnson. Although they are all pitchers, Johnson also has a hand-held attack. He has far more choices to deal with the ball than Porter Jr., so the pressure on the Timberwolves to defend the front is naturally greater. In the past, when the Timberwolves played against the Nuggets, they could lock Porter Jr. with a tall, arm, and long forward line, because Porter Jr. can only shoot but not break. As long as the opponent is about the same height as him, his shooting percentage can be reduced.

But Cameron Johnson can play singles with the ball, and if the Timberwolves' opponent's defense is too tight, it will be passed. Johnson, who entered the inside, can also handle the ball twice, and divide the ball to the outside to create opportunities for his teammates. This increases his offensive threat, and the attack on Timberwolves at this point alone must be adjusted.

The improvement in substitute combat power is another place that makes the Timberwolves afraid. The Nuggets only had Westbrook last season, but next season, the Nuggets will have Brown, Valanciunas, Holmes and Hardaway. The Timberwolves lacked Walker's defense strength greatly reduced. Towns will also be weakened to a certain extent if they replace Landell in the interior.

If the Timberwolves touch the Nuggets again, facing the double towers of Gordon and Jokic, the Timberwolves can only transfer Reed to the starting lineup in order to ensure height is not a loss. In this way, the Timberwolves' second lineup will decline and Valanciunas's power will be revealed.

Valan is not a traditional center. Facing a defensive center like Zubac, he can also use Garnett's signature back to catch a back jump shot and score two points. Even when facing Teacher Yo, Valan could still push from the three-point line to the basket with his back. Facing the Timberwolves' short and thin substitute, Valan is likely to be able to play the starting data as a substitute.

If the Nuggets meet the Timberwolves again this season, Valan will most likely play an extremely important role. How to defend against this point? There is no best answer from the current Timberwolves lineup. There is a high probability that the Timberwolves will have no choice but to deal with Valan.

Finally, let’s talk about Huazi himself, who claimed that he was the Nuggets’ nightmare. But that's because the Nuggets have no player who can match him before. But this season is different. The Nuggets have Brown and more mature Braun and Watson. When the two sides meet again, these people can reduce Huazi's offensive efficiency. In addition, Huazi is not good at passing and breaking double teams, so the Nuggets just need to grab his weakness and beat him up.

The Nuggets, who can fight the Thunder for seven games, are destined to be so easily surrendered when they meet the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves took the bonus of the schedule last season and entered the Western Conference Finals, which does not mean that they can really beat the Nuggets easily in the playoffs. As for who will win the battle again? It's time to verify.

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