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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Denver Nuggets (5-4) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET, at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets.

NBAWednesday, January 27, 2027

Denver Nuggets5-4

9:30 PM ETJan 27, 2027

Minnesota Timberwolves8-3

DateJan 27, 2027

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN

TVESPN

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves

Points per game

113.6

118.1

Points allowed per game

112.8

107.0

5-4Record8-3

4th in Northwest DivisionStanding1st in Northwest Division

3-2Road record / home record4-1

LWWLWLast 5WWWWL

L1StreakW4

Team stats

Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves

L1StreakW4

Points Against

112.8

107.0

5-4Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

113.6

118.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.3

48.8

Assists Per Game

26.9

25.6

Blocks Per Game

3.8

5.1

Steals Per Game

9.6

8.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.9

0.7

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.1

15.9

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

Recent form

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

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

Minnesota TimberwolvesWWWWL

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

Series starts 12/28

Mar 7, 2027MIN 0, DEN 0

Jan 27, 2027DEN 0, MIN 0

Dec 31, 2026DEN 0, MIN 0

Dec 28, 2026MIN 0, DEN 0

Team pages

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The game is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

How can I watch Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves?

Denver Nuggets: 5-4. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3.

Who is injured for Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Listed out or doubtful: Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves played?

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

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