Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
West 1st Round - Game 5 • DEN wins series 4-1
42-40, 20-21 Away
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42-40, 20-21 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 29 | 18 | 30 | 32 | 109 |
DEN | 22 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 112 |
53-29, 34-7 Home
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53-29, 34-7 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (41-81)
Field Goal %
40% (34-85)
24% (8-33)
Three Point %
35% (12-34)
76% (19-25)
Free Throw %
89% (32-36)
14
Turnovers
12
40
Rebounds
47
15
Largest Lead
6
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Curtis Blair
Referee:Kevin Cutler
Referee:Scott Foster
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-81 | 34-85 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 40 |
| 3PT | 8-33 | 12-34 |
| Three Point % | 24 | 35 |
| FT | 19-25 | 32-36 |
| Free Throw % | 76 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 47 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 16 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 31 |
| Assists | 24 | 22 |
| Steals | 9 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 18 | 22 |
| Fast Break Points | 10 | 20 |
| Points in Paint | 58 | 40 |
| Fouls | 27 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 15 | 6 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 60 | 16 | .789 | - | W3 |
| Denver | 49 | 28 | .636 | 11.5 | W7 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 29 | .613 | 13.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 39 | 38 | .506 | 21.5 | W2 |
| Utah | 21 | 56 | .273 | 39.5 | L7 |
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