Wizards103
Hornets110
Heat109
Suns114
Rockets120
Jazz105
Warriors134Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets: Mar 1, 2026
Timberwolves vs Nuggets final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 117-108 on March 1, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 22 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Nuggets | 31 | 19 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 21 PTS Anthony Edwards
- 15 REB Rudy Gobert
- 7 AST Julius Randle
Nuggets
- 35 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 13 REB Nikola Jokić
- 9 AST Nikola Jokić
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards G | 39 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9-19 | 3-9 | 0-2 | +2 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 37 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +12 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 32 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-12 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +20 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 35 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Julius Randle FC | 32 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5-12 | 1-3 | 3-5 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bones Hyland G | 15 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-7 | 3-3 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Naz Reid CF | 26 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-5 | 0-1 | -1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther G | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Christian Braun G | 37 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 5-5 | +2 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 37 | 35 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15-26 | 1-4 | 4-6 | +4 |
| Jamal Murray G | 38 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9-22 | 2-6 | 5-7 | -7 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 23 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 33 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 3-4 | 4-7 | -17 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -15 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 28 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +8 |
| KJ Simpson F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets by outscoring Denver 36-19 in the second quarter after trailing by 9 early. Minnesota moved to 38-23, one game clear of Denver at 37-24.
A 9-point deficit after the first quarter turned into an 8-point halftime lead. Minnesota led 58-50 at the break and 90-82 after three quarters. The Timberwolves shot 46 of 85 from the field and made 14 of 36 from three, against 6 of 22 for Denver.
Nikola Jokić scored 35 points with 13 rebounds and 9 assists for the Nuggets. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 21 points, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds. Julius Randle added 7 assists in a game where the Timberwolves handed out 33 to Denver's 21.
The number to know: 14 of 36 from three. Minnesota made more than twice as many threes as the Nuggets, and that gap covered Denver's edge at the free throw line.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 46-85 | Field Goals | 41-85 |
| 54.1% | FG % | 48.2% |
| 14-36 | 3-Pointers | 6-22 |
| 38.9% | 3P % | 27.3% |
| 11-19 | Free Throws | 20-27 |
| 57.9% | FT % | 74.1% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 33 | Assists | 21 |
| 11 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 21 | Fouls | 14 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 62.4% | 12.2% | 17.5% | 0.129 |
 Nuggets | 51.8% | 11.8% | 24.4% | 0.235 |
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
- Sunday, March 1, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 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 @ Clippers 94-88 Feb 26, 2026
- W @ Trail Blazers 124-121 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs 76ers 108-135 Feb 22, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 122-111 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 133-109 Feb 11, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Thunder 121-127 Feb 27, 2026
- W vs Celtics 103-84 Feb 25, 2026
- L @ Warriors 117-128 Feb 22, 2026
- W @ Trail Blazers 157-103 Feb 20, 2026
- L @ Clippers 114-115 Feb 19, 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 23, 2026 Nuggets @ Timberwolves 96-113
- Apr 20, 2026 Timberwolves @ Nuggets 119-114
More NBA Games on Mar 1, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-289
New York Knicks0-3114Top: Wembanyama 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1106
Brooklyn Nets0-3102Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-397
Chicago Bulls1-3120Top: Sexton 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125
Indiana Pacers2-2106Top: Walker 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0106
Orlando Magic1-292Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0101
Atlanta Hawks2-2135Top: Okongwu 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0100
Dallas Mavericks2-287Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-198
Boston Celtics2-1114Top: Maxey 33 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3117
Los Angeles Clippers1-2137Top: Fears 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3104
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128Top: Dončić 28 PTS, 9 ASTBox 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 Mar 1, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 117-108 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 21 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Nuggets records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 38-23 and the Nuggets were 37-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Nuggets?
Anthony Edwards scored 21 for the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokić scored 35 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 3-0 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 22-31, Q2 36-19, Q3 32-32, Q4 27-26.
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.