Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Face Off With Timberwolves in Western Conference Showdown
After an action-packed night in college basketball yesterday, we get a chance to see a top MVP candidate in the NBA today. It’s a busy night in The Association, with nine games headlined by the Timberwolves and Nuggets facing off in Denver.
Also on tonight’s docket: top-25 showdowns in both men’s and women’s college basketball, more action at the Australian Open and Manchester United looking to stay hot in the Premier League.
Here’s what I’m watching today.
MUST WATCH:
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets lead the Western Conference, and Nikola Jokić leads the NBA’s MVP race (again). Can Denver keep the good vibes rolling tonight against a Timberwolves team jockeying for playoff position? Minnesota has played better basketball in January, winning six of seven games before stumbling Monday in a thriller against the Jazz. Having a big such as Rudy Gobert is a luxury in a matchup with Jokić, and the T-Wolves did win the season’s first meeting between these teams earlier this month.
10 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV
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LINEUP:
- Manchester United at Crystal Palace, 3 p.m. ET, Peacock
- Men’s CBB: Virginia Tech at No. 10 Virginia, 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU, watch on fuboTV
- Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV
- Women’s CBB: No. 6 Indiana at No. 21 Illinois, 8 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network Plus
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. ET, Bally Sports Ohio/South, watch on fuboTV
- Men’s CBB: No. 22 Providence at No. 20 Marquette, 9 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network, watch on fuboTV
- Australian Open, second round, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2, watch on fuboTV
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