The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-0 in the second round of the NBA playoffs after winning on the road in shocking fashion against the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

Ahead of tonight’s Game 3 at the Target Center, Britt Robson breaks down what makes this team so special and a legitimate contender to win the Western Conference and compete for an NBA title.

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Britt Robson

Britt Robson has covered the Timberwolves since 1990 for City Pages, The Rake, SportsIllustrated.com and The Athletic. He also has written about all forms and styles of music for over 30 years.