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Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 113: final score and stats

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Denver Nuggets, Denver Nuggets 96 to Minnesota Timberwolves 113, on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets.

NBA · West 1st Round - Game 3Thursday, April 23, 2026
DateApr 23, 2026
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenueTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
TVPrime Video
Attendance18,978

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets1128292896
Minnesota Timberwolves25362725113

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 27
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 15
AssistsJamal Murray · 4
RatingNikola Jokic · 27 PTS, 15 REB
Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsAyo Dosunmu · 25
ReboundsRudy Gobert · 12
AssistsAyo Dosunmu · 9
RatingAyo Dosunmu · 25 PTS, 9 AST

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves
Points per game
113.6
118.1
Points allowed per game
112.8
107.0
54-28Record49-33
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding1st in Northwest Division
3-2Road record / home record4-1
LWWLWLast 5WWWWL
L1StreakW4

Team stats

Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves
28-82FG44-93
Field Goal %
34
47
8-323PT9-34
Three Point %
25
26
32-40FT16-21
Free Throw %
80
76
Rebounds
40
53
Offensive Rebounds
6
12
Defensive Rebounds
34
41
Assists
12
31
Steals
5
6
Blocks
2
5
Turnovers
10
10
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
10
11
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery
Out

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson2462-60-32-221010023-14
Spencer Jones2862-32-20-010101014-5
Nikola Jokic35277-262-1011-111534202133-21
Jamal Murray35165-170-56-734100030-12
Christian Braun2420-40-12-420001111-19
Zeke Nnaji16102-21-15-631010123+2
DaRon Holmes II400-00-00-0200000200
Tim Hardaway Jr.28113-82-63-450100141-13
Tyus Jones421-20-10-0000000000
Bruce Brown2394-70-01-242110042-3
Jalen Pickett410-00-01-2010000000
Julian Strawther1462-71-31-2302001210
Team9628-828-3232-404012105263418

Minnesota Timberwolves

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Julius Randle33156-150-33-664101153+8
Jaden McDaniels41209-131-31-1103011462+8
Rudy Gobert36103-70-04-5123003394+18
Donte DiVincenzo33156-133-80-047140044+20
Anthony Edwards24176-152-83-353200055+11
Joe Ingles100-00-00-0000000000
Kyle Anderson500-10-00-000000001+3
Julian Phillips100-00-00-010010010+3
Joan Beringer100-10-00-0200002000
Naz Reid1852-71-40-062200154+4
Mike Conley100-10-10-0000000000
Ayo Dosunmu322510-150-35-639200122+11
Bones Hyland1562-52-40-040200042-1
Team11344-939-3416-2153311065124127

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100
Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109
Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100
Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121

Season series

DEN wins series 3-1
Mar 1, 2026MIN 117, DEN 108
Dec 25, 2025MIN 138, DEN 142
Nov 15, 2025DEN 123, MIN 112
Oct 27, 2025DEN 127, MIN 114

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves won, 113-96, on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 113.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (27 points). Minnesota Timberwolves: Ayo Dosunmu (25 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves played?

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

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