Tuesday night's NBA slate includes an intriguing rematch of last year's Western Conference Semifinals, as the Timberwolves take on the Nuggets in Denver.

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

After the brawl that marred the Timberwolves' last game against the Deteoit Pistons, the NBA handed out suspensions to five players, including Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid. Both players play critical roles for the Wolves, especially on offense, and their absence should be enough to give Denver a leg up.

The Denver Nuggets will get a short-handed Minnesota squad on Tuesday night after two Timberwolves were suspended for an on-court altercation earlier this week.

Minnesota (43-32) beat the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in a game that escalated into a near-brawl in the second quarter and now takes that attitude into Denver to face the Nuggets on Tuesday night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons' brawl at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., sent shockwaves through the NBA with its resulting seven ejections. Suspensions are likely incoming for several players involved,