 This is about as good as it gets for a second round series. While many predicted the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves would face each other in the playoffs, it was late season stumbles from both teams that allowed Oklahoma City to win the division, leading to this semifinal’s matchup.
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The remainder of this series will come down to who makes fewer mistakes. So far, that’s been Dallas. If that doesn’t change, the Golden Knights won’t be defending their title for much longer.
Costa is looking to get back on the winning track after losing his last fight to Steve Erceg, who fights for the title in the main event. Costa is a BJJ black belt but often looks to impose his will on his opponents by walking them down and landing big shots. He stays consistent with his kicking game but leaves openings to be hurt in return.Â
Boston had a chance to slam the door on Florida last year in Game 5 at home, and it didn’t get the job done. The Panthers took control in Game 6 in Sunrise and finished the job in Game 7, completing the 3-1 comeback. Now the Bruins have to go back to Toronto and try to avoid another Game 7.
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Both sides have two power play goals in the series, and both have won by either scoring twice or four times in their victories. As long as the Predators can handle the pressure, this has the feel of a seven-game series.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto seems to thrive off being the enemy. In four starts at home, he’s 0-1 with a pedestrian 5.82 ERA. In two road starts, he’s yet to give up a run.