The Nuggets have covered five of their past six road games. With Gary Harris back and everything on the line Wednesday night, I'm expecting a very tight game. Grab the points.

Both clubs are on the brink of ending a long playoff drought. The Nuggets haven't been to the post season in five years, but it's been 14 years for the Timberwolves, who at the time were notorious for early exits. In relation to their overall talent level and expectations, Minnesota has underachieved while Denver has surpassed most projections. The Nuggets also have been hanging by a thread during their six-game win streak that put them in position for this play-in game. But home-court advantage looms large in this one, and the Timberwolves should use it to a fuel an inspired performance.