Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Away
4:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-1 · Home

Nuggets vs Timberwolves tips off at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis. Watch it on Prime Video.

How to Watch Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20264:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Watch on
Prime Video Streaming only
Stream
Prime VideoExclusive to Prime Video in the US
Arena
Target CenterMinneapolis

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Anthony EdwardsTimberwolvesGOutKneeOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Timberwolves

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Preview

The Nuggets are 1-2 this season, while the Timberwolves are 3-1 this season.

The Nuggets won last season's series 3-1. The Nuggets rank 13th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game) and Anthony Edwards (33.3 points per game).

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 3-1Playoffs: Timberwolves 4-2

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 3 GPTimberwolves 3 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
123.7#4
121.7#23
Opponent points
108.7#7
45.8%#17
Field goal %
46.4%#13
31.4%#23
Three-point %
38.1%#7
76.2%#13
Free throw %
60.5%#30
45.3#13
Rebounds
54.7#1
24.7#23
Assists
26.0#15
9.7#11
Steals
8.0#20
4.7#18
Blocks
4.3#19
14.7#12
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

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Nuggets vs Timberwolves FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Timberwolves start?

The Denver Nuggets play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Timberwolves on?

Nuggets vs Timberwolves airs nationally on Prime Video. Stream it on Prime Video.

What are the Nuggets and Timberwolves records?

Going into this game the Nuggets were 1-2 and the Timberwolves were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Timberwolves?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, out, knee); Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles).

How did Nuggets vs Timberwolves go last season?

The Nuggets won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26. In the playoffs the Timberwolves won the series 4-2.

Who won the last Nuggets vs Timberwolves game?

The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 110-98 on Apr 30, 2026 at home.

Where is Nuggets vs Timberwolves being played?

At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Is Nuggets vs Timberwolves on cable TV?

No. This game streams only on Prime Video in the US; it is not on cable or antenna and not on NBA League Pass.