Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets — 110:98, NBA
NBA
Friday, May 1, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Denver Nuggets | 30 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 43/94 | 34/75 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/29 | 10/27 |
| Free Throws | 17/24 | 20/25 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 33 |
| Assists | 26 | 24 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Jaden McDaniels
32 PTS · 10 REB · 3 AST
Nikola Jokic
28 PTS · 9 REB · 10 AST
Cameron Johnson
27 PTS · 8 REB · 3 AST
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDanielsS | 44:54 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 13-25 | 1-4 | 5-6 |
| Rudy GobertS | 41:46 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Julius RandleS | 37:27 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 6-17 | 2-5 | 4-6 |
| J. T. ShannonS | 34:42 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 9-20 | 1-7 | 5-5 |
| Mike ConleyS | 26:29 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Naz Reid | 33:47 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| J. Clark | 12:10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Nah'Shon Hyland | 08:44 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 110 | 50 | 26 | 43-94 | 7-29 | 17-24 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola JokicS | 43:24 | 28 | 9 | 10 | 11-19 | 1-5 | 5-6 |
| Jamal MurrayS | 40:18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4-17 | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| Cameron JohnsonS | 39:14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 8-15 | 5-10 | 6-9 |
| S. JonesS | 35:17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Christian BraunS | 27:35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Tim Hardaway | 20:59 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 4-4 |
| Bruce Brown | 14:22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Tyus Jones | 12:26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 03:43 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 02:43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 98 | 33 | 24 | 34-75 | 10-27 | 20-25 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in NBA action, pulling away for a 12-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and a strong performance on the glass. Minnesota’s final score exceeded the team-stat total provided, but the overall result reflected the Timberwolves’ ability to control key stretches and limit Denver’s efficiency over the full game.
Key Takeaways
- →Denver Nuggets have a superior Net Rating (5
- →The Denver Nuggets have a stronger recent form and a higher CourtFrame Power Index, indicating better overall performance
- →The Denver Nuggets are on a strong winning streak (WWWWW) and have a higher Courtframe Power Index, indicating better recent form
- →The absence of Anthony Edwards, a 27 PPG scorer, significantly impacts the Timberwolves' offensive output, likely reducing their scoring by 10-13 points
- →Despite being an elimination game for Denver, their recent form and superior offensive rating give them an edge