en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Minnesota Timberwolves News https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/news The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night. With the series perched nicely at 1-1, Minnesota head to home turf at a crucial juncture and will be looking to build on their victory in Game 2. However, they have a major injury concern […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:58:14 GMT Rishabh Bhatnagar https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56369099 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56369099 false false SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves best bets for the 2026 NBA playoffs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:39:01 GMT Andy Bryan https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368891 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368891 false false Plus: How Sixth Man of the Year recognition has evolved. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:35:40 GMT Zach Harper https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368834 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368834 true false After losing the home court advantage in a shocking upset last time, the Denver Nuggets travel to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves for Game 3. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:11:50 GMT Fran Leiva https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368517 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368517 false false Kyle Anderson seems to be on the verge of losing his spot in Minnesota's playoff rotation. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:09:25 GMT Kenny Kluska https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368490 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368490 false false The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves split their first two games. Now, the series heads to Minnesota for two, with Game 3 on Thursday. Tip time at the Target Center on Thursday is 9:30 p.m. (ET) on Prime Video. Nuggets at Timberwolves Game 3: Preview, Odds, Prediction, and DFS Plays In somewhat of a surprise, Denver and Minnesota are tied at 1 game apiece as the Timberwolves took Game 2 119-114. The Timberwolves, who trailed by 14 points after the first quarter, outscored the Nuggets 25-15 over the last 11 minutes to secure the victory. The Wolves shot 50% from the field in the final stanza and held the Nuggets to 38.1% shooting. They also won the rebound battle in the fourth, 16-9., , and combined for 19 of the Wolves’ 29 fourth-quarter points. “I feel like we had the game in hand,”, “and then we just didn’t make our shots.” Overall, Minnesota outshot Denver 48%-to-43% in Game 2 with both teams shooting it well from deep. The Timberwolves made four more free throws and won the rebound battle 49-43 (9-5 offensive). Also, the Wolves’ bench outscored the Nuggets’ reserves 33-23. had a nice bounce-back game and led the way for Minnesota with 30 points, on 10 of 25 shooting, and 10 rebounds in 40 minutes. It was the 24-year-old’s sixth career playoff double-double. Randle almost had a double-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, though he was much more efficient than Edwards. DiVincenzo added 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists to lead four others in double-figures. has been fantastic for the Nuggets, tallying 30 points and seven assists in each of the first two games. Likewise, had another strong game with 24 points and 15 rebounds, to lead three others in double figures. had for the Timberwolves offensively in Game 2: “Go at Jokic, Jamal, all the bad defenders. Tim Hardaway, Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and their whole team. They’re all bad defenders.” Series Stats Nuggets Denver leads the season series 4-2, including winning both games in Minnesota. The Nuggets lead the all-time matchup 102-71, though the Timberwolves have won 10 of the 19 playoff contests. The Wolves have won two of their three playoff series, winning in 2024, though the Nuggets knocked them out in 2023. Denver averages 115 points on 43.9% shooting from the field and 12.5 threes at a 32.5% clip in the series. The Nuggets, who averaged 31.5 free throws a game in the series (84.1%), grabbed 45 rebounds (6.5 offensive) and dished out 27.5 assists while committing 11.5 turnovers a game. They average 16.0 points off turnovers, 20.0 second chance points, and 14.0 fastbreak points. David Adelman has essentially used a seven-man rotation in the first two games. And all seven are producing with Murray leading the way with 30.0 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.0 rebounds, though he is shooting just 38.3/27.3/100. Jokic has one double-double and a triple-double, compiling 24.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 9.5 assists. , , and are all averaging double figures and playing well. Timberwolves Minnesota averages 112 points on 46.9% from the field with 12.5 threes at a 36.8% clip in the two games. The Timberwolves average 24.5 free throws a game (67.3%), 46 rebounds (8 offensive), 25.5 assists, and 12.5 turnovers. They average 17.0 points off turnovers, 10.0 second chance points, and 14.0 fastbreak points. Chris Finch has stretched out his rotation a little bit more than Adelman has. Still, seven Wolves players are averaging 22 minutes a contest, though they have been less efficient than the Nuggets’ top seven. Edwards averages 26.0 points, 9.5 boards, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks with shooting splits of 38.6/25.0/81.3. Randle averages 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists with shooting splits of 46.7/28.6/83.3. contributes 15.0 points and 5.0 boards, though it is DiVincenzo and who are playing really good basketball. © Ron Chenoy, Imagn Images Game 3 Odds Spread: Nuggets -2.5 Over/Under: 233.5 Money Line: Nuggets: -126, Timberwolves +108 Injury Report Nuggets Aaron Gordon (Probable): Left calf tightness Peyton Watson (Out): Right hamstring tightness Godon is expected to suit up tonight. Watson’s absence will be his eighth straight game, though said he worked to the side at Nuggets practice yesterday. Timberwolves Anthony Edwards (Questionable): Right knee injury management Edwards is on the injury report for the third straight game of the series, so it would be a surprise if he didn’t play. DFS Plays Nikola Jokic Jokic is the top play here. The Joker has played 40 minutes in each of the first two games, posting at least 25 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in each contest. He has been dominant against the Wolves this year, averaging 35.8 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 11.3 assists during the regular season. Additionally, the big Serbian has recorded 72 double-doubles and 22 triple-doubles in 92 career playoff games. Jamal Murray Murray is also a strong player with a usage percentage of 31.9 through the first two games. Murray... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:43:44 GMT Daniel Benjamin https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368225 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368225 false false The Denver Nuggets will be heading to Minnesota for Game 3 against the Timberwolves as the series is tied 1-1, and this has the makings of one of the better first-round matchups. The Nuggets dropped Game 2 after having a big lead, and afterwards, there was a lot of trash-talking from the opposing team about […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:37:55 GMT Malik Brown https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368154 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56368154 false false Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsDate: April 23rd, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: Prime Video There’s a moment in every playoff series where everything flips. One team realizes it can win. The other realizes, oh wait, this might actually be a fight. Game 2 in Denver was that moment. For about 13 minutes, the […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:40:05 GMT Derek Hanson https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367585 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367585 false false The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs; get the latest injury updates, official start time and how to watch the gam... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:22 GMT Ananth Pandian https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367250 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367250 false false Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:47:56 GMT Andrew Gitto https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367090 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367090 false false Career-best seasons from Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo have one common thread: James White's coaching influence. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:38:44 GMT Jon Krawczynski https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367001 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56367001 true false David Adelman's response to Jaden McDaniels' comments about the Denver Nuggets' defense makes the whole situation even funnier. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:38:11 GMT Eamon Cassels https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56366996 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56366996 false false Jaden McDaniels’ comments after Game 2, and his team’s rivalry with the Denver Nuggets, hearken to an earlier era of the game. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:31 GMT Chris Hine https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56366927 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56366927 false false Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch is out-coaching the Denver Nuggets' David Adelman, and the second quarter of Game 2 was a great example. Ben Be... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:25:43 GMT Locked On Wolves https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56365428 https://sportspyder.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/articles/56365428 false false