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Kings59Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Apr 23, 2026
Nuggets vs Timberwolves final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 113-96 on April 23, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 11 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 96 |
| Timberwolves | 25 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 27 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 15 REB Nikola Jokić
- 4 AST Jamal Murray
Timberwolves
- 25 PTS Ayo Dosunmu
- 12 REB Rudy Gobert
- 9 AST Ayo Dosunmu
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 35 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7-26 | 2-10 | 11-11 | -21 |
| Jamal Murray G | 34 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-17 | 0-5 | 6-7 | -12 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Christian Braun G | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 2-4 | -19 |
| Spencer Jones F | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Julian Strawther G | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Tyus Jones G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 27 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 3-4 | -13 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 16 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 5-6 | +2 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 32 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 40 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-13 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +8 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 36 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +18 |
| Julius Randle FC | 32 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-15 | 0-3 | 3-6 | +8 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 23 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-15 | 2-8 | 3-3 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kyle Anderson F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Mike Conley G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Julian Phillips F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bones Hyland G | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 31 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10-15 | 0-3 | 5-6 | +11 |
| Naz Reid CF | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Joan Beringer C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Joe Ingles F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 113-96 by scoring the first 25 points of the game's first quarter against 11 for Denver. Minnesota now leads the Western conference first round series 2-1.
A 36-28 second quarter pushed the lead to 22 at halftime, with Timberwolves 61-39. Denver won the third quarter 29-27 and the fourth 28-25, but the gap stayed at 20 or more after three, Timberwolves 88-68. Minnesota shot 44 of 93 from the field, while Denver made 28 of 82.
Nikola Jokić led all scorers with 27 points and added 15 rebounds, but Ayo Dosunmu answered with 25 points and 9 assists for Minnesota. Rudy Gobert grabbed 12 rebounds as the Timberwolves outrebounded the Nuggets 53-40.
The number to know: 31 assists for Minnesota against 12 for Denver, which shows how differently the two teams created their shots.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 28-82 | Field Goals | 44-93 |
| 34.1% | FG % | 47.3% |
| 8-32 | 3-Pointers | 9-34 |
| 25.0% | 3P % | 26.5% |
| 32-40 | Free Throws | 16-21 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 76.2% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 12 | Assists | 31 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 18 | Fouls | 27 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 27 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 39.0% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 0.390 |
 Timberwolves | 52.2% | 8.9% | 26.1% | 0.172 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, April 23, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Timberwolves 114-119 Apr 20, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 116-105 Apr 18, 2026
- W @ Spurs 128-118 Apr 12, 2026
- W vs Thunder 127-107 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 136-119 Apr 8, 2026
Timberwolves last 5
- W @ Nuggets 119-114 Apr 20, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 105-116 Apr 18, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 132-126 Apr 12, 2026
- W @ Rockets 136-132 Apr 10, 2026
- L @ Magic 120-132 Apr 8, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 30, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 98-110
- Apr 27, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 113-125
- Apr 25, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 96-112
- Apr 20, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 119-114
- Apr 18, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 105-116
More NBA Games on Apr 23, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
New York Knicks0-3108
Atlanta Hawks2-1109Top: Anunoby 29 PTSBox score › - Final · Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1104
Toronto Raptors2-1126Top: Barnes 33 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Timberwolves on Apr 23, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 113-96 on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 25 points.
What are the Nuggets and Timberwolves playoff records?
After this game the Nuggets were 1-2 and the Timberwolves were 2-1 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Timberwolves?
Nikola Jokić scored 27 for the Nuggets. Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Timberwolves season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 3-1 this season. In the playoffs the Timberwolves won the series 3-2.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Timberwolves game?
The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 110-98 on Apr 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Timberwolves?
Nuggets-Timberwolves: Q1 11-25, Q2 28-36, Q3 29-27, Q4 28-25.
What is next for the Nuggets and Timberwolves?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.