Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Jan 27, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Away
9:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-1 · Home

Nuggets vs Timberwolves tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Target Center, Minneapolis. Watch it on ESPN.

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

Date & time
Wednesday, January 27, 20279:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Target CenterMinneapolis

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

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFDay-To-DayWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFDay-To-DayHamstringOct 21, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. 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 Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Timberwolves on?

Nuggets vs Timberwolves airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

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 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); 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 NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nuggets and Timberwolves markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Timberwolves fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.