Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
West Semifinals - Game 1 • MIN leads series 1-0
56-26, 26-15 Away
106
56-26, 26-15 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 23 | 17 | 33 | 33 | 106 |
DEN | 25 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 99 |
57-25, 33-8 Home
99
57-25, 33-8 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
52% (43-82)
Field Goal %
47% (35-75)
41% (11-27)
Three Point %
42% (13-31)
75% (9-12)
Free Throw %
80% (16-20)
14
Turnovers
12
42
Rebounds
34
14
Largest Lead
7
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Dedric Taylor
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 43-82 | 35-75 |
| Field Goal % | 52 | 47 |
| 3PT | 11-27 | 13-31 |
| Three Point % | 41 | 42 |
| FT | 9-12 | 16-20 |
| Free Throw % | 75 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 34 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 31 |
| Assists | 24 | 24 |
| Steals | 4 | 12 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 26 | 18 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 52 | 42 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 14 | 7 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 45 | 14 | .763 | - | W3 |
| Denver | 36 | 22 | .621 | 8.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 23 | .610 | 9 | W1 |
| Portland | 28 | 31 | .475 | 17 | L1 |
| Utah | 18 | 40 | .310 | 26.5 | L3 |
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