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Timberwolves Edge Nuggets in Thrilling Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves49-33
119
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets54-28
114

Monday, April 20, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Ball Arena

Minnesota Timberwolves 119, Denver Nuggets 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Denver Nuggets 119-114 at Ball Arena on April 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested game, the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 119-114 at Ball Arena. This victory is significant as it marks the Timberwolves' success in the series, reducing the Nuggets' lead to 3-1. The match showcased intense competition, with both teams displaying their strengths and weaknesses throughout the game.

The Nuggets entered this matchup with an impressive home record of 54-28, having won their last ten games, including a recent victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder where they scored 127 points while allowing 107. Their average scoring at home was a remarkable 131.2 points, while they allowed 120.7 points in the same span. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, had a record of 49-33 and were 5-5 in their last ten games, showing a more inconsistent form. They had recently secured wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets, scoring 132 and 136 points respectively, but also suffered losses to teams like the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Timberwolves' recent form has seen them average 115.2 points scored per game while allowing 115.5 points. Their away record stood at 3-3 in the last ten games, indicating a balanced performance away from home. The Nuggets, however, had a perfect home record of 7-0 in their last ten games leading up to this fixture, which added to the anticipation surrounding the matchup.

In terms of previous meetings, the Timberwolves had struggled against the Nuggets, with a record of 3-5 in their last eight encounters. The last two games in the series were particularly notable, with the Timberwolves losing to the Nuggets 108-117 on March 1, 2026, and then winning a close game 142-138 on December 26, 2025. This history added a layer of intrigue to the contest, as the Timberwolves aimed to build on their recent success against the Nuggets.

Injury concerns also played a role in the matchup. The Nuggets had Aaron Gordon and Trevon Brazile listed as Day-To-Day, while the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who was out due to an Achilles injury. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, and both teams had to adapt accordingly.

As for the betting market, DraftKings had the Nuggets favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 232.5. The odds reflected the Nuggets' strong home performance but also acknowledged the Timberwolves' potential to compete. The moneyline showed the Nuggets at -298.0, while the Timberwolves were at 240.0, indicating the expectation of a close contest despite the odds favoring the home team.

The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams eager to secure a crucial win. Fans were treated to a thrilling fourth quarter, where the lead changed hands multiple times. Key moments included Rudy Gobert's dunk that put the Timberwolves ahead, followed by Aaron Gordon's jump shot that narrowed the gap. The Timberwolves managed to maintain their composure down the stretch, with Donte DiVincenzo making significant contributions, including a crucial dunk that sealed the victory.

Overall, this game highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA playoffs, with both teams showcasing their talents and strategies. As the Timberwolves look to build on this victory, the Nuggets will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they prepare for the next challenge in the series.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsDEN -7.5 232.5 o -110 / u -110 Minnesota Timberwolves +240 · Denver Nuggets -298

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Injury report

  • Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
  • Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets
  • Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

  • PointsJamal Murray30Denver Nuggets
  • AssistsNikola Jokic8Denver Nuggets
  • ReboundsNikola Jokic15Denver Nuggets
  • PointsAnthony Edwards30Minnesota Timberwolves
  • AssistsJulius Randle6Minnesota Timberwolves
  • ReboundsAnthony Edwards10Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 10-0Streak W10131.2 scored · 120.7 allowed per game7-0 at home

  • W128-118at San Antonio SpursApr 13
  • W127-107vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 11
  • W136-119vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 9
  • W137-132vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 7
  • W136-134vs San Antonio SpursApr 4
  • W130-117at Utah JazzApr 2
  • W116-93vs Golden State WarriorsMar 30
  • W135-129vs Utah JazzMar 28
  • W142-135vs Dallas MavericksMar 26
  • W125-123at Phoenix SunsMar 25

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2115.2 scored · 115.5 allowed per game3-3 away

  • W132-126vs New Orleans PelicansApr 13
  • W136-132at Houston RocketsApr 11
  • L120-132at Orlando MagicApr 8
  • W124-104at Indiana PacersApr 7
  • L108-122vs Charlotte HornetsApr 5
  • L103-115at Philadelphia 76ersApr 3
  • L108-113at Detroit PistonsApr 2
  • W124-94at Dallas MavericksMar 31
  • L87-109vs Detroit PistonsMar 28
  • W110-108vs Houston RocketsMar 26

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Oklahoma City-18L2.78064
Denver1028W12.65954
Minnesota1533W2.59849
Portland2240W2.51242
Utah4260L1.26822

Box score

StatMinnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets
Field goals43-9038-86
Field goal %4844
Three-pointers14-3415-41
Three-point %4137
Free throws19-3023-30
Free throw %6377
Rebounds4943
Offensive rebounds95
Defensive rebounds4038
Assists3028
Steals65
Blocks21
Turnovers129
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls01
Technical fouls, total01
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1012
Fast-break points1321
Points in the paint5240
Fouls3024
Largest lead819
Lead changes1515
Time in front2865

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter79-85Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 1
  2. 3rd Quarter81-85Anthony Edwards makes tip shot
  3. 3rd Quarter81-87Nikola Jokic makes 5-foot two point shot
  4. 3rd Quarter84-87Bones Hyland makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Kyle Anderson assists)
  5. 3rd Quarter84-88Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  6. 3rd Quarter86-88Ayo Dosunmu makes tip shot
  7. 3rd Quarter86-89Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
  8. 3rd Quarter86-90Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
  9. 3rd Quarter86-91Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
  10. 3rd Quarter87-91Bones Hyland makes free throw 1 of 2
  11. 3rd Quarter88-91Bones Hyland makes free throw 2 of 2
  12. 3rd Quarter88-93Cameron Johnson makes 2-foot two point shot
  13. 3rd Quarter90-93Bones Hyland makes running layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
  14. 4th Quarter92-93Ayo Dosunmu makes 1-foot two point shot
  15. 4th Quarter92-96Bruce Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
  16. 4th Quarter94-96Naz Reid makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
  17. 4th Quarter94-99Bruce Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
  18. 4th Quarter96-99Naz Reid makes 1-foot driving dunk (Bones Hyland assists)
  19. 4th Quarter97-99Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
  20. 4th Quarter98-99Naz Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
  21. 4th Quarter98-101Jamal Murray makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
  22. 4th Quarter100-101Jaden McDaniels makes driving layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
  23. 4th Quarter100-103Cameron Johnson makes 1-foot layup (Bruce Brown assists)
  24. 4th Quarter100-105Christian Braun makes 1-foot layup (Bruce Brown assists)
  25. 4th Quarter102-105Anthony Edwards makes driving layup (Julius Randle assists)
  26. 4th Quarter103-105Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter104-105Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
  28. 4th Quarter104-107Christian Braun makes 1-foot driving dunk (Nikola Jokic assists)
  29. 4th Quarter106-107Julius Randle makes driving layup
  30. 4th Quarter108-107Jaden McDaniels makes 1-foot running dunk (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
  31. 4th Quarter110-107Donte DiVincenzo makes running layup
  32. 4th Quarter110-108Christian Braun makes free throw 1 of 2
  33. 4th Quarter112-108Rudy Gobert makes 1-foot dunk
  34. 4th Quarter112-111Aaron Gordon makes 25-foot running jump shot (Christian Braun assists)
  35. 4th Quarter115-111Donte DiVincenzo makes 28-foot three point jumper (Anthony Edwards assists)
  36. 4th Quarter115-113Nikola Jokic makes driving dunk
  37. 4th Quarter115-114Christian Braun makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 4th Quarter116-114Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 4th Quarter117-114Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
  40. 4th Quarter119-114Donte DiVincenzo makes 1-foot running dunk (Julius Randle assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Denver Nuggets, below favours Minnesota Timberwolves.

Venue

  • Ball ArenaDenver, CO
  • Attendance19692
  • OfficialsDedric Taylor, Tony Brothers, Mitchell Ervin, Gediminas Petraitis

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