Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets — 112:96, NBA
NBA
Sunday, April 26, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
| Denver Nuggets | 23 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 96 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 39/89 | 33/87 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/25 | 6/28 |
| Free Throws | 25/26 | 24/28 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 38 |
| Assists | 22 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Ayo Dosunmu
43 PTS · 4 REB · 1 AST
Jamal Murray
30 PTS · 5 REB · 5 AST
Nikola Jokic
24 PTS · 15 REB · 9 AST
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy GobertS | 35:37 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 2-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jaden McDanielsS | 32:58 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4-11 | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| Julius RandleS | 32:09 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 6-16 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Anthony EdwardsS | 17:33 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1-8 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Donte DiVincenzoS | 01:19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 42:01 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 13-17 | 5-5 | 12-12 |
| Naz Reid | 27:45 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 7-13 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| Mike Conley | 20:31 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Nah'Shon Hyland | 19:36 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3-9 | 0-5 | 2-2 |
| J. T. Shannon | 07:12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Kyle Anderson | 03:19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 112 | 50 | 22 | 39-89 | 9-25 | 25-26 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal MurrayS | 41:59 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 10-25 | 3-7 | 7-7 |
| Nikola JokicS | 40:34 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 8-22 | 0-3 | 8-8 |
| Christian BraunS | 33:43 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Cameron JohnsonS | 26:36 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Aaron GordonS | 23:12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Tim Hardaway | 27:44 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3-10 | 0-6 | 4-5 |
| S. Jones | 25:27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Bruce Brown | 20:43 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jalen Pickett | Did not play | ||||||
| D. Holmes | Did not play | ||||||
| Totals | 96 | 38 | 21 | 33-87 | 6-28 | 24-28 | |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96, pulling away for a 16-point NBA victory behind a standout scoring performance from Ayo Dosunmu. Minnesota controlled the matchup with superior shot-making from the perimeter and a major edge on the glass, finishing with 50 rebounds to Denver’s 38. While the provided team-stat total lists Minnesota with 94 points and Denver with 84, the official final score was 112-96.
Key Takeaways
- →The Denver Nuggets have a slight edge in Net Rating (5
- →The Denver Nuggets have a stronger recent form with a 5-game winning streak and a higher offensive rating (ORtg 124
- →The Denver Nuggets are on a strong winning streak (WWWWW) and have a higher offensive rating (ORtg 124
- →The Timberwolves have a slight edge due to their home court advantage and current 2-0 series lead
- →The Timberwolves have a slight edge due to their home court advantage and the fact that they lead the series 2-0, which suggests they have been successful in recent matchups