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Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Denver Nuggets 116: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Timberwolves 105 to Denver Nuggets 116, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA · West 1st Round - Game 1Saturday, April 18, 2026
DateApr 18, 2026
Start time3:30 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVPrime Video
Attendance19,796

Line score

Team1234T
Minnesota Timberwolves33291726105
Denver Nuggets23392925116

Top performers

Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsAnthony Edwards · 22
ReboundsRudy Gobert · 10
AssistsAnthony Edwards · 7
RatingAnthony Edwards · 22 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, 3 BLK
Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 30
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 13
AssistsNikola Jokic · 11
RatingNikola Jokic · 25 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets
Points per game
118.1
113.6
Points allowed per game
107.0
112.8
49-33Record54-28
1st in Northwest DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
4-2Road record / home record2-2
WWWWLLast 5LWWLW
W4StreakL1

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets
40-87FG38-87
Field Goal %
46
44
11-343PT10-36
Three Point %
32
28
14-19FT30-33
Free Throw %
74
91
Rebounds
43
47
Offensive Rebounds
7
8
Defensive Rebounds
36
39
Assists
21
27
Steals
7
7
Blocks
3
1
Turnovers
13
13
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
13
14
Technical Fouls
2
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

Minnesota Timberwolves

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Julius Randle31167-160-32-272100164-9
Jaden McDaniels33166-140-44-483100354-17
Rudy Gobert38178-90-01-5102310371-8
Donte DiVincenzo31124-94-70-0421200430
Anthony Edwards38227-192-96-797303094-3
Kyle Anderson700-00-00-0001100010
Naz Reid1752-61-20-032210034-7
Mike Conley1131-11-10-0120100110
Ayo Dosunmu28145-103-71-101110002-8
Bones Hyland500-30-10-010000011-3
Team10540-8711-3414-194321137373625

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon29175-101-56-883100443+8
Cameron Johnson33125-122-70-001100001+5
Nikola Jokic402511-192-71-113115101123+9
Jamal Murray39307-220-816-1657200052+13
Christian Braun36124-102-32-2810001720
Spencer Jones951-11-12-300000000+2
Jonas Valanciunas800-00-00-030100033+2
Tim Hardaway Jr.2472-61-32-231211031+9
Bruce Brown2183-71-21-173150252+7
Team11638-8710-3630-334727137183917

Recent form

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
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

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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 116-105, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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

Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Denver Nuggets 116.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (22 points). Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (30 points).

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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