Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
West 1st Round - Game 3 • MIN leads series 2-1
54-28, 26-15 Away
96
54-28, 26-15 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 11 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 96 |
MIN | 25 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
49-33, 26-15 Home
113
49-33, 26-15 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
34% (28-82)
Field Goal %
47% (44-93)
25% (8-32)
Three Point %
26% (9-34)
80% (32-40)
Free Throw %
76% (16-21)
10
Turnovers
11
40
Rebounds
53
0%
Percent Led
97%
0
Largest Lead
27
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Kevin Cutler
Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:Sean Corbin
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 28-82 | 44-93 |
| Field Goal % | 34 | 47 |
| 3PT | 8-32 | 9-34 |
| Three Point % | 25 | 26 |
| FT | 32-40 | 16-21 |
| Free Throw % | 80 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 53 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 12 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Assists | 12 | 31 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 14 | 4 |
| Fast Break Points | 7 | 21 |
| Points in Paint | 34 | 68 |
| Fouls | 18 | 27 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 0 | 27 |
| Percent Led | 0 | 97 |
DEN @ MIN Videos
Jaden McDaniels has the crowd in a frenzy after massive slam
Bones Hyland drains a 3 from the top of the key
Donte DiVincenzo drains a filthy fadeaway 3
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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