Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
West 1st Round - Game 3 • DEN leads series 3-0
53-29, 19-22 Away
120
53-29, 19-22 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 28 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 120 |
MIN | 28 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 111 |
42-40, 22-19 Home
111
42-40, 22-19 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
57% (48-84)
Field Goal %
46% (36-79)
41% (13-32)
Three Point %
37% (10-27)
85% (11-13)
Free Throw %
83% (29-35)
15
Turnovers
13
40
Rebounds
32
13
Largest Lead
7
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:James Williams
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Eric Dalen
Referee:Dedric Taylor
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 48-84 | 36-79 |
| Field Goal % | 57 | 46 |
| 3PT | 13-32 | 10-27 |
| Three Point % | 41 | 37 |
| FT | 11-13 | 29-35 |
| Free Throw % | 85 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 32 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5 | 6 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 26 |
| Assists | 32 | 24 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 60 | 52 |
| Fouls | 26 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 13 | 7 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 57 | 15 | .792 | - | W12 |
| Denver | 45 | 28 | .616 | 12.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 44 | 28 | .611 | 13 | W1 |
| Portland | 36 | 37 | .493 | 21.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 21 | 51 | .292 | 36 | L2 |
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