Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, West 1st Round Game 1
Lead tracker
MIN leadsBiggest lead MIN 12, DEN 15DEN leads
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MIN | 33 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 105 |
 DEN | 23 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
Who won: Nuggets 116-105
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in West 1st Round Game 1 on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Ball Arena. The Nuggets win the series 3-1. The Nuggets outscored the Timberwolves 29-17 in the 3rd quarter. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in points (30). Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves in points (22).
Team stats
MINDEN 
40-87FG38-87
46Field Goal %44
11-343PT10-36
32Three Point %28
14-19FT30-33
74Free Throw %91
43Rebounds47
7Offensive Rebounds8
36Defensive Rebounds39
21Assists27
7Steals7
3Blocks1
13Turnovers13
0Team Turnovers1
13Total Turnovers14
2Technical Fouls2
2Total Technical Fouls2
1Flagrant Fouls0
17Points Conceded Off Turnovers17
14Fast Break Points14
54Points in Paint42
25Fouls17
12Largest Lead15
8Lead Changes8
43Percent Led51
