Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
West 1st Round - Game 5 • MIN leads series 3-1
49-33, 23-18 Away
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49-33, 23-18 Away
Bonus
0.0 - 4th
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 29 | 22 | 24 | 38 | 113 |
DEN | 34 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 125 |
54-28, 28-13 Home
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54-28, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Timberwolves
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0-1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 15 | 6-10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Nuggets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 8-13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 20 | 7-9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| 27 | 9-15 | 12 | 16 | 4 | |
| 9 | 3-5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
0.1%
--MIN
99.9%
--DEN
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
51% (41-81)
Field Goal %
57% (47-83)
43% (12-28)
Three Point %
38% (11-29)
83% (19-23)
Free Throw %
80% (20-25)
25
Turnovers
16
38
Rebounds
29
2%
Percent Led
97%
3
Largest Lead
27
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Aaron Smith
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Tyler Ford
Referee:Brent Barnaky
Rebound
11.2 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Nikola Jokic defensive rebound
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12.8 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Terrence Shannon Jr. misses driving layup
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16.3 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Julian Strawther enters the game for Jamal Murray
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20.3 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Nikola Jokic lost ball turnover (Joan Beringer steals)
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20.3 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Joan Beringer vs. Nikola Jokic (Terrence Shannon Jr. gains possession)
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44.3 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.9
Terrence Shannon Jr. makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
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Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OFSAchilles | 1 Apr | |
OutKnee | 9 May |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutCalf | 30 Apr | |
OutHamstring | 30 Apr |
Data is currently unavailable.
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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