Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
26-23, 11-11 Away
100
26-23, 11-11 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 20 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 100 |
MIN | 33 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 117 |
24-26, 13-12 Home
117
24-26, 13-12 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (41-81)
Field Goal %
45% (45-99)
20% (3-15)
Three Point %
34% (12-35)
68% (15-22)
Free Throw %
100% (15-15)
34
Turnovers
18
51
Rebounds
50
6
Largest Lead
28
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Bill Spooner
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Tre Maddox
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-81 | 45-99 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 45 |
| 3PT | 3-15 | 12-35 |
| Three Point % | 20 | 34 |
| FT | 15-22 | 15-15 |
| Free Throw % | 68 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 50 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 18 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 31 | 24 |
| Assists | 19 | 25 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 34 | 18 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Fast Break Points | 29 | 2 |
| Points in Paint | 64 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 28 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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