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56-44|L10: 4-6
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Nuggets
59-34|L10: 6-4
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MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
5 days ago
With the Timberwolves missing multiple starters, Randle stepped up with 27 points and six assists in Game 5. Still, it wasn’t enough to close out the Nuggets on their home floor Monday. Randle and the Timberwolves will head home for Game 6 on Thursday, which could be their best chance to win the series.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
5 days ago
Jones averaged just 5.5 points during the regular season and was yet to make his mark on these playoffs. In Games 3 and 4, he had six points in 53 minutes combined. With Aaron Gordon (calf) out for Game 5, Jones moved into the starting lineup and had 20 points in 37 minutes. Regardless of Gordon’s status, if Jones can somehow sustain this level of play, it would be a huge development for the Nuggets.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
5 days ago
Murray and the Nuggets lost the second half of Game 4 by 20 points even with the Timberwolves missing multiple starters. Denver was able to turn the page in Game 5. Murray had 24 points, seven assists and four steals in the win. The Nuggets will have to win Game 6 on the road to keep their season alive on Thursday.
DEN • Center • #15
5 days ago
With their backs against the wall facing elimination at home in Game 5, the Nuggets finally punched back in this series. Jokić bounced back after a rough second half in Game 4 to record a triple-double with 27 points as Denver took Game 5 by 12 points. Jokić and the Nuggets will have their work cut out for them on the road in Game 6 on Thursday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
5 days ago
Gordon played 23 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves before heading to the locker room in the third quarter. Despite the Nuggets saying he was available, Gordon didn’t return to the court. Now he’s been ruled out for Game 5. Expect Spencer Jones to start in his place.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
6 days ago
Ant-Man is dealing with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, and he’ll likely miss the rest of the first-round series against Denver. Minnesota must win only one of its next three games against the Nuggets, scheduled for Monday, Thursday and Saturday, if the series goes the distance. The Wolves played well without Edwards in the regular season, but without he and Donte DiVincenzo, the road ahead will be challenging. Ayo Dosunmu will need to keep scoring at a high level to pick up the slack, and he’ll look to build off of a 43-point performance in Game 4.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
7 days ago
Watson has yet to play in a game this series, and that won’t change on Monday. With Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable, the Nuggets will continue to rely more on Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. Denver needs a win to extend the series, which Minnesota leads three games to one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
7 days ago
Gordon, who played 23 minutes in Game 3, did not return after a third-quarter trip to the locker room despite the Nuggets saying that he was available. With the Nuggets’ backs against the wall, it would be unsurprising if he gave it a go on Monday. If Gordon can’t play, Spencer Jones is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, but he offers little value on the offensive end.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
7 days ago
DiVincenzo suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the first quarter of Saturday’s Game 4 win over the Nuggets. Like Boston’s Jayson Tatum last spring, the Timberwolves guard is undergoing surgery the day after the injury. DiVincenzo is out indefinitely, and given the general timeline for Achilles tendon ruptures, he’s going to miss a significant portion of the 2026-27 season.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee in the second quarter of Game 4 and is expected to miss multiple weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The loss is a big one for the Timberwolves, who have a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets in the opening round. Minnesota also lost starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to a season-ending torn Achilles in Game 4. Without Edwards and DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu should see the bulk of the backcourt minutes going forward.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
7 days ago
Like Nikola Jokić, Game 4 was a tale of two halves for Murray. He shot 5-of-14 from the field in the second half, and the Nuggets were outscored 62-42. Due to Saturday’s defeat, the Nuggets’ season will be on the line when they host Game 5 on Monday. Given how shorthanded the Timberwolves will be, that sets up to be a big night for Murray. That said, many likely assumed Murray would go off in the second half after the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo on Saturday.
DEN • Center • #15
7 days ago
While Jokić finished Game 4 with a solid stat line, he did most of his damage before halftime. In the second half, the three-time league MVP shot 1-of-10 from the field as the Nuggets fell to a Timberwolves team that did not have Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo. And things would get worse for Jokić, as he was ejected in the final seconds for sparking an altercation due to his displeasure with Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels converting a layup instead of running out the clock. No punches were thrown, and the Nuggets will hope that bodes well for Jokić’s availability for Game 5 on Monday.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
7 days ago
Back in action after a one-game absence, Gordon was placed in the starting lineup immediately. While he did play 23 minutes, the veteran forward did not appear to be himself. While the Nuggets said Gordon was available to return after a trip to the locker room during the third quarter, he did not. After the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said he believed it would be “unfair” to leave Gordon in. The Nuggets host Game 5 on Monday, and Spencer Jones (four rebounds, one steal and two blocks) may have to return to the starting lineup if Gordon can’t go.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
7 days ago
After totaling 21 points in the first three games of the series, Reid stepped up on Saturday to help the Timberwolves compensate for the losses of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles). The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner contributed a complete stat line on good percentages, playing 28 minutes off the bench. While his playing time may not increase much moving forward, the Timberwolves losing DiVincenzo and Edwards means that they’ll need more production from Reid.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
7 days ago
Randle didn’t have a great game, but it didn’t matter much on a night when Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points and Naz Reid added 17. Of greater concern for the Timberwolves was how Game 4 ended, with Nikola Jokić’s reaction to a Jaden McDaniels (12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block) layup sparking a shoving match that led to Jokić and Randle being ejected. No punches were thrown, so the two ejected players may be fine for Monday’s Game 5, but that isn’t guaranteed.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
7 days ago
On a night when starters Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) suffered significant injuries, Dosunmu had the best game of his NBA career. The 43 points were a career-high for the guard, who became the fourth in NBA postseason history to have a 40-point game off the bench. Dosunmu was highly efficient, missing just four shots from the field and shooting a perfect 12-of-12 from the foul line. He’ll likely be in the starting lineup for Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.
Source: Zach Kram
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
7 days ago
For the second consecutive postseason, a team has lost a key rotation piece to a ruptured Achilles tendon. After Milwaukee (Damian Lillard), Boston (Jayson Tatum) and Indiana (Tyrese Haliburton) experienced that pain last season, Minnesota did so with DiVincenzo during Saturday’s Game 4 against the Nuggets. The Timberwolves’ guard was injured early in the first quarter, and his ability to walk to the locker room without assistance was not the positive sign some had hoped. Ayo Dosunmu has added importance to the Timberwolves’ future, especially if Anthony Edwards (knee) also has to miss time.
Source: Shams Charania
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Edwards landed awkwardly and hyperextended his left knee late in the second quarter of Saturday’s game. The Timberwolves’ star remained down on the court, holding his knee and requiring help getting back to the locker room. With Donte DiVincenzo (leg) going down during the first quarter, the Timberwolves will finish Game 4 without their starting backcourt. Ayo Dosunmu and Mike Conley started the third quarter.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
7 days ago
DiVincenzo went down with a potentially serious right lower leg injury early in the first quarter of Saturday’s game. The Timberwolves guard immediately called for the team trainers but did not require assistance to return to the locker room. However, there is concern that he may be out for an extended period. Ayo Dosunmu entered the lineup after DiVincenzo’s injury and would likely start moving forward.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
8 days ago
Gordon is back after sitting out the Nuggets’ Game 3 loss on Thursday night. How much he’ll play is unknown, but Gordon’s return means fewer minutes for spot starter Spencer Jones.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
8 days ago
Gordon had eight points in 37 minutes in Game 2, but missed Game 3 with a calf injury. Spencer Jones started, but had just six points in Game 3. If Gordon is out again, Jones would be a candidate for another spot start. Gordon remains questionable for Game 4 on Saturday.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
9 days ago
Jones got the start for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) but didn’t make much of an impact. In his 28 minutes, he made his only two three-point shots but was otherwise mostly unproductive in terms of his counting stats. If Gordon misses Game 4, there’s a chance Jones could start again.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
9 days ago
Murray had by far his worst game of the series on Thursday. He struggled with the length of Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels throughout the contest and failed to generate many clean looks. Murray didn’t convert any of his three-point attempts in Game 3, and in addition to his scoring struggles, produced only four assists. Denver’s offense couldn’t figure out Minnesota’s defense in Game 3, and it’ll need to be much better on Saturday.
DEN • Center • #15
9 days ago
Jokić missed 19 shots on Thursday and made more free throws than field goals. His struggles contributed to Denver’s offensive inefficiency as a group. Still, he was the team’s leading scorer by a wide margin, and his three assists told the story of how unimpactful his supporting cast was on offense. Jokić has shot 40.0 percent or worse in the two losses in this opening-round series; he’ll likely need to turn things around offensively for Denver to avoid dropping a third straight game on Saturday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Partially due to foul trouble and potentially due to the bothersome knee, Edwards logged only 24 minutes in the Game 4 victory. He struggled with his shot throughout the contest and didn’t make any major contributions in other statistical categories. Still, he was a plus-11 in his time on the floor and, at the very least, his presence was felt. He’ll have a day in between games to treat his knee before taking the floor again in an important Game 4 on Saturday.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
9 days ago
McDaniels’ two stocks don’t quite tell the story of his impact defensively in Thursday’s win. He hounded Denver’s Jamal Murray throughout the game and forced the championship-winning point guard to log one of his worst performances of the postseason. And on the other end, McDaniels shot the basketball extremely well and had a couple of electrifying buckets down the stretch before finishing as one of Minnesota’s top scorers. Surely, he’ll play a big role on Saturday in Game 4.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
9 days ago
Dosunmu was stellar on Thursday. On the heels of a 9/4/5 line in Game 2, the reserve wing was Minnesota’s top scorer in Game 3, doing all of his work inside the three-point line. His biggest impact as a scorer came in the middle two quarters, when he tallied 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting. And he also finished Thursday’s contest just one assist shy of a double-double. Dosunmu was fantastic down the stretch of the regular season for the Wolves, and he continues to come up big for the team since his arrival ahead of the trade deadline.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
9 days ago
Gordon’s absence on Thursday leaves a big hole in Denver’s starting lineup. The Nuggets will go with Jones in the frontcourt, who started over half of his 64 regular-season games for the Nuggets. He’s seen limited minutes and provided minimal production off the bench in the first two games of the opening-round series against Minnesota.
Source: Denver Nuggets
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available on Thursday for the third time in as many games. He continues to manage a knee injury up until game time, but has gone on to log 78 minutes in the series, posting averages of 26.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks. He’ll take the floor in Game 3 on the heels of a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #00
10 days ago
Neither Shannon nor Clark has seen the court yet through two games against the Nuggets. Their absences on Thursday shouldn’t have more than a minimal impact on Minnesota’s depth.
Source: Wolves PR
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
10 days ago
After previously being downgraded from probable to questionable, Gordon is now ruled out of Thursday’s contest. Without him, the Nuggets lose arguably their best defender and one of their more versatile offensive weapons as they look to rebound from a Game 3 loss. Bruce Brown could be a player who sees more minutes in Gordon’s absence.
Source: Chris Haynes
MIN • Shooting Guard • #00
10 days ago
Shannon Jr. and Clark serve primarily as depth options, so if they are unavailable, Ayo Dosunmu could see additional run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
10 days ago
Gordon’s status doesn’t bode well for his availability in Game 3. If AG is unable to go, Bruce Brown could see some additional run off the bench in a crucial Game 3.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
11 days ago
Watson will miss his third game of the series as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. He averaged 14.6 points and 1.5 three-pointers per game during the regular season.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
11 days ago
If available on Thursday, the Nuggets could benefit from a performance that more closely resembles the 17/8/3 line in Game 1 than the 8/7/4 line that Gordon logged in Game 2, as they look to respond from a loss. If unavailable, Bruce Brown could see extended minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
11 days ago
Edwards is questionable for the third time already in the series. He’s ultimately been upgraded to available prior to each game so far, with that potentially being the case for Game 3. The superstar guard totaled 30 points and 10 rebounds in an impressive Game 2 victory for the Timberwolves, who will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage on Thursday. Should Edwards play, he’ll have a chance to put up more big numbers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 days ago
After scoring 12 points in Denver’s Game 1 victory on Saturday, Braun was more productive in Game 2. However, one of the main talking points from Monday’s defeat will be his missed free throw with the Nuggets trailing by two with 19 seconds remaining. Braun would hit the second to pull Denver to within one, but having to foul allowed Minnesota to extend his lead to three. Also, he’s one of the players the Nuggets will need to step up defensively, as they struggled on that end of the floor for most of the regular season and for parts of Game 2.
DEN • Center • #15
12 days ago
Jokić finished Game 2 two assists shy of a triple-double, but Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert once again did a solid job of defending the three-time league MVP. For the second consecutive game, Jokić committed five turnovers, and he shot 40 percent from the field. While Jokić did get his numbers, the Nuggets’ margin for error is slim given their defensive issues, especially with Peyton Watson still out due to injury. Denver will look to retake the series lead when they visit Minnesota for Game 3 on Thursday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
12 days ago
Murray had it rolling early in Game 2, capping a 23-point first half with a half-court shot as time expired to end the second quarter. However, the Timberwolves buckled down defensively, limiting the Nuggets’ guard to seven second-half points. Murray’s miss of a challenged mid-range jumper led to a Donte DiVincenzo dunk that extended Minnesota’s lead to five with just under four seconds remaining, ending the game. Murray scored 30 points in both games in Denver, but Game 2 felt far different because of the subpar second half.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
12 days ago
DiVincenzo’s dunk in the final seconds sealed Minnesota’s 119-114 victory, and he knocked down a few timely three-pointers to help even the series. Through two games, the Timberwolves’ guard has shot 8-of-14 from beyond the arc, and that’s after shooting a combined 11-of-30 from deep in the final four games of the regular season. If DiVincenzo can shoot the ball as well as he did in Games 1 and 2, that would go a long way toward helping the Timberwolves advance. Game 3 is on Thursday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
12 days ago
While quiet during the second half of Game 2, Randle’s performance in the first half helped the Timberwolves erase a double-digit deficit. He scored 18 points before halftime, combining with Anthony Edwards to score 38 of the Timberwolves’ 64 points. Randle finished with solid percentages and was one rebound shy of a double-double, performing much better than he did in Saturday’s Game 1 defeat. The Timberwolves host Game 3 on Thursday night.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 days ago
Edwards is still getting his stamina up to par after missing a large portion of the final month of the regular season. And playing at altitude may not have helped in Saturday’s series opener, but he was better in Game 2. Edwards scored 20 points in the first half and finished with a 30-point double-double as part of a complete stat line. As a result, Minnesota heads home with the series tied at one game apiece. Game 3 is on Thursday night.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
12 days ago
As expected, Edwards is officially good to go after initially being questionable for Game 2. He’ll take on his usual high-usage role as the Timberwolves look to even the series.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
14 days ago
Watson’s 2025-26 postseason debut will have to wait at least one game longer, as the fourth-year guard is set to miss Monday’s second game. Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Spencer Jones should remain the primary wing options off the bench, as was the case in Denver’s Game 1 victory.
Source: Denver Nuggets
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
14 days ago
Edwards is showing up on Sunday’s injury report with a knee issue, likely the same injury that gave him issues and caused him to miss time down the stretch of the regular season. His potential absence would serve as a big blow to the Timberwolves as they look to even up the series. But even if he does play, he’ll likely need to improve on the inefficient 22-point performance he had in Game 1.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
15 days ago
While better during the fourth quarter, which allowed Minnesota to make a run before losing by 11, Randle did not offer much production early on. And with Anthony Edwards (knee) not appearing to be at full strength, the Timberwolves can’t afford inconsistent play from their starting power forward. A 31.5 percent shooter from three during the regular season, Randle missed all three of his attempts in Game 1. Simply put, he needs to be better.
MIN • Center • #27
15 days ago
Foul shooting aside, Gobert played well in the series-opening defeat. While Denver’s Nikola Jokić managed to record a triple-double, the Timberwolves’ center’s defensive effort factored into the three-time MVP committing five turnovers. Gobert missed just one shot inside the arc and corralled a team-high 10 rebounds, playing 38 minutes. For the Timberwolves to win this series, they’re going to need consistent contributions from Gobert.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
Edwards may have led the Timberwolves in scoring in Saturday’s series opener, but he still did not look like his usual explosive self. A 55.4 percent shooter from inside the arc during the regular season, the Timberwolves’ star made half of his attempts in Game 1. That isn’t too big of a drop, but when combined with a 2-of-9 afternoon from three, there are some things for Edwards to clean up. The Timberwolves will look to even the series on Monday night.
Source: Ryan Eichten
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
15 days ago
Despite early foul trouble, Gordon finished Game 1 with a solid stat line. And his time on the bench during the second quarter factored into the Nuggets taking home the victory. During that period, Denver received notable contributions from Tim Hardaway Jr. (7/3/1/1/1 with one three-pointer) and Bruce Brown (8/7/3/5 with one three-pointer), while Jamal Murray scored eight of his game-high 30 points. Gordon and the Nuggets will look to defend home court in Game 2 on Monday.
Source: The Athletic
DEN • Center • #15
15 days ago
Jokić led the NBA in triple-doubles during the regular season, so it’s unsurprising that he got his 2026 playoffs with another. Shooting 9-of-12 from inside the arc, the lone negative for the three-time league MVP was the five turnovers. Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert deserves some credit for the job he did defensively, but no one would be surprised if Jokić produced a more efficient stat line in Game 2 on Monday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
15 days ago
Murray was ice-cold from beyond the arc in Game 1, missing all eight of his attempts. However, he shot 50 percent from the field and was a frequent visitor to the foul line. The Nuggets guard made all 16 of his attempts at the line, resulting in a 30-point game in Saturday’s series opener. Denver will host Game 2 on Monday at 10:30 PM Eastern on NBA and Peacock.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
DiVincenzo was the only regular Minnesota starter that played in Sunday’s regular season finale. The Timberwolves will have their usual starting lineup back for Game 1 of the playoffs, led by superstar guard Anthony Edwards, who missed Sunday’s game with knee injury management.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
15 days ago
Jones was initially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, but has since been ruled in for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday. The 24-year-old forward averaged 22.1 minutes per game this year, but hasn’t played since March 29. Jones figures to play rotation minutes off the bench, though teams have been known to play their starters heavy minutes in the playoffs.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
Edwards was initially listed as questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Nuggets as he continues to manage a knee injury. Edwards missed the regular season finale, but with playoff stakes on the line he wasn’t in danger of missing the start of the Timberwolves’ opening series.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
16 days ago
Unlike teammate Peyton Watson, Jones has a chance to play through his hamstring injury in Game 1. The second-year forward started over half of his 64 regular-season appearances and averaged 22.1 minutes per game. If he plays, he’ll likely come off the bench for a Nuggets team that is closer to full strength in terms of health. Jones hasn’t played since March 29 against the Warriors.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
16 days ago
Watson missed 28 of Denver’s 82 regular-season games this season and will miss its first playoff game on Saturday. When healthy this season, the fourth-year wing took a major leap in production, averaging 14.6 points per game on 41.1 percent three-point shooting. The Nuggets will miss his two-way ability in Game 1; his status moving forward will be worth monitoring.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
16 days ago
The welcoming back of Dosunmu to the lineup, following the missed regular-season finale, could be a big one for Minnesota. The sixth-year guard came on strong at the end of the regular season, posting averages of 18.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game over his last 10 appearances. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Dosunmu could play an important role throughout the opening-round matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
16 days ago
Edwards has dealt with a knee issue since the latter part of the regular season, causing him to recently miss the finale against the Pelicans. However, the superstar guard is officially questionable for the postseason opener, giving him a real chance to take the floor. Edwards averaged 30.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three games against Denver this season. His availability will likely have a massive impact on the series.
Source: Ryan Eicheten