2026 NBA Playoffs First-Round Showdowns: Which Underdogs Will Shock the Favorites?
Between Deni Avdija’s physical driving, Donovan Clingan’s bulk on the interior, the positional size the Blazers can bring to bear across the perimeter, the quality defenders they can throw at De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, and the quality of their depth, I don’t think this is going to be a comfortable matchup for San Antonio. I do think it’s one they’ll be able to withstand, though, finishing off a tough but quick series and moving on to bigger and better things. — Devine
Dan Devine: Nuggets in 6
Tom Haberstroh: Nuggets in 5
Kelly Iko: Nuggets in 6
Morten Stig Jensen: Nuggets in 6
Steve Jones: Nuggets in 7
Kevin O’Connor: Nuggets in 7
Ben Rohrbach: Nuggets in 7
Dan Titus: Wolves in 7



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