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

The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) visit the Denver Nuggets (5-4) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: NBC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBAMonday, December 28, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves8-3

10:30 PM ETDec 28, 2026

Denver Nuggets5-4

DateDec 28, 2026

Time10:30 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVNBC

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets

Points per game

118.1

113.6

Points allowed per game

107.0

112.8

8-3Record5-4

2nd in Northwest DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division

4-2Road record / home record2-2

WWWWLLast 5LWWLW

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets

W4StreakL1

Points Against

107.0

112.8

7-3Last Ten Games5-4

Points Per Game

118.1

113.6

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.8

42.3

Assists Per Game

25.6

26.9

Blocks Per Game

5.1

3.8

Steals Per Game

8.6

9.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.9

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.9

14.1

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

Recent form

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

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

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

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and stats

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

The game is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

TV: NBC.

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

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

Who is injured for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

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

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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