Published on: Oct 14, 2022 12:17 am IST|Updated on: Oct 14, 2022 12:17 am IST
MIN vs BRK Dream11:The NBA Regular Season is less than a week away and it is going to be a blast as usual. Before that, there is the formality of NBA Preseason which isn’t the reflection of what it is to come as teams rest their key players or put them on a minutes restriction. To conclude their Preseason games, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Brooklyn Nets.
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 118: 113 as Naz Reid racked up 22 points and 13 rebounds. On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Bucks 107:97 as Kyrie Irving scooped up 23 points in his second appearance of the season.
Home: Minnesota Timberwolves Visitors: Brooklyn Nets Match Timing: 15 October, @ 05:30 AM Venue: Target Center
Nets: Loaded While the Nets haven’t lived up to the expectations for a long time, they did push the 2021 champions Bucks to seven games in a closely contested series. With Irving and Durant, they have a scoring duo that can overtake the game whereas Ben Simmons can lock down the perimeter, collect boards, provide instant playmaking, and score inside. The team can run a small-ball lineup of Irving, Simmons, Curry, Durant, and Harris which has both inside and outside promise. The question is will Irving, Durant, and Simmons remain healthy for most parts.
Timberwolves: Can they survive the loaded West? The Wolves scooped up Rudy Gobert in the offseason and that means they have a strong frontline of Edwards, Anthony-Towns, and Gobert. D’Angelo Russell can knock down the outside shot and the team has built a dependable two-way squad. They will be competing against West’s loaded teams so they may still hover in the four-six rankings this season. A lot will depend upon how consistent they are on the defensive end while Jaden McDaniels can act as the “X-Factor” alongside Naz Reid, again meaning that they have a loaded frontline.
Brooklyn Nets Team News
Nets Expected Starting Five Frontline: SF: Kevin Durant | PF: Nic Claxton | SF: Joe Harris Guards: PG:Ben Simmons | PG: Kyrie Irving
BENCH: Kessler Edwards, Patty Mills, Cam Thomas, Markieff Morris, Royce O’Neale, Yuta Watanabe, David Duke Jr., Da’yron Sharpe, Edmond Sumner, Raiquan Gray, Chris Chiozza, Alondes Williams.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team News
Timberwolves Expected Starting Five Forwards: PF: Jaden McDaniels | SF: Anthony Edwards | SF: Kyle Anderson Middle: C: Naz Reid Guard: PG: D’Angelo Russell
BENCH: Jaylen Nowell Eric Paschall, Nick Knight, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott, Luke Garza, Jordan McLaughlin, Austin Rivers, AJ Lawson, PJ Dozier, CJ Elleby.
Kevin Durant(BRK) Durant is one of the best players in the league and when he gets going, there is no answer for him. He can also pack boards and play above-average defense using his size and quick jump.
Anthony Edwards(MIN) Anthony has become one of the most imposing wings and he can create offense in multiple ways, becoming one of the top players steadily. Edwards can be chosen as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Kyrie Irving(BRK) Kyrie is one of the craftiest dribblers, shooters, and scorers in the league. Despite all his talent, he has been amidst a lot of controversies off-the-court.
D’Angelo Russell(MIN) D’Angelo has a lovely shooting stroke and can create offense in a lot of ways while also being an effective playmaker.
Naz Reid(MIN) Can Reid carve out a 10-20 minutes role off the bench. He has been impressive throughout the Preseason leg.
Ben Simmons (BRK) Simmons is an elite defender and he can also make a lot of difference as a passer, who can help the Nets take the next big step.
PG: K Irving, D Russell SG: A Edwards(SP) SF: K Durant(PP), J McDaniels PF: K Anderson C: N Claxton, N Reid
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