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ClippersMinnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets: Dec 25, 2025
Timberwolves vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime on December 25, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 29 | 26 | 23 | 37 | 23 | 138 |
| Nuggets | 32 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 27 | 142 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 44 PTS Anthony Edwards
- 12 REB Rudy Gobert
- 8 AST Donte DiVincenzo
Nuggets
- 56 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 16 REB Nikola Jokić
- 15 AST Nikola Jokić
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 34 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-11 | 0-7 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 39 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9-12 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Julius Randle FC | 39 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12-22 | 2-7 | 6-7 | -13 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 33 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +18 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 42 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14-25 | 5-14 | 11-13 | -17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bones Hyland G | 22 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 1-3 | +7 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Naz Reid CF | 28 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-13 | 2-7 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Johnny Juzang G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Mike Conley G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -15 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 42 | 56 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15-21 | 4-6 | 22-23 | +15 |
| Spencer Jones F | 40 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Peyton Watson F | 42 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 41 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7-16 | 3-11 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Jamal Murray G | 42 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12-32 | 9-18 | 2-3 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Julian Strawther G | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 28 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -6 |
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Timberwolves in overtime after Minnesota erased a 14-point deficit to force the extra period. Denver improved to 22-8, while Minnesota fell to 20-11.
A 35-23 third quarter gave Denver an 92-78 lead after three, and Minnesota had trailed 57-55 at halftime. The Timberwolves then outscored the Nuggets 37-23 in the fourth to tie it at 115-115. Denver won overtime 27-23, and it made 19 of 43 threes to Minnesota's 12 of 45.
Nikola Jokić finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists. Anthony Edwards answered with 44 points for the Timberwolves, and Rudy Gobert added 12 rebounds. Denver shot 47 of 101 from the field, while Minnesota made 51 of 104. The Nuggets won anyway because they hit 29 of 32 free throws against 24 of 30 for the Timberwolves.
The number to know: 19 threes. Denver's long-range shooting outweighed Minnesota's edge on the glass, 47 rebounds to 45.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 51-104 | Field Goals | 47-101 |
| 49.0% | FG % | 46.5% |
| 12-45 | 3-Pointers | 19-43 |
| 26.7% | 3P % | 44.2% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 29-32 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 90.6% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 31 | Assists | 31 |
| 10 | Steals | 6 |
| 12 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 27 | Fouls | 18 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 54.8% | 10.0% | 24.4% | 0.231 |
 Nuggets | 55.9% | 12.9% | 23.4% | 0.287 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 25, 202510:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- W vs Knicks 115-104 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Bucks 103-100 Dec 21, 2025
- W vs Thunder 112-107 Dec 19, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 110-116 Dec 17, 2025
- W vs Kings 117-103 Dec 14, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Mavericks 130-131 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Jazz 135-112 Dec 22, 2025
- L vs Rockets 101-115 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Magic 126-115 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Rockets 128-125 Dec 15, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 30, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 98-110
- Apr 27, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 113-125
- Apr 25, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 96-112
- Apr 23, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 96-113
- Apr 20, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 119-114
More NBA Games on Dec 25, 2025
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1124
New York Knicks1-3126Top: Mitchell 34 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs2-2117
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0102Top: Fox 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2116
Golden State Warriors1-3126Top: Flagg 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0119
Los Angeles Lakers3-196Top: Thompson 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Warriors Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Nuggets on Dec 25, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 56 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Nuggets records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 20-11 and the Nuggets were 22-8 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Nuggets?
Anthony Edwards scored 44 for the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokić scored 56 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Timberwolves won the series 4-2.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Nuggets game?
The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 110-98 on Apr 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Timberwolves vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Nuggets?
Timberwolves-Nuggets: Q1 29-32, Q2 26-25, Q3 23-35, Q4 37-23, OT 23-27.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Nuggets?
Timberwolves host the Warriors on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.