Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
West Semifinals - Game 3 • MIN leads series 2-1
57-25, 24-17 Away
117
57-25, 24-17 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 28 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 117 |
MIN | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 90 |
56-26, 30-11 Home
90
56-26, 30-11 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
54% (43-80)
Field Goal %
44% (31-71)
48% (14-29)
Three Point %
30% (10-33)
85% (17-20)
Free Throw %
72% (18-25)
11
Turnovers
16
40
Rebounds
32
34
Largest Lead
2
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Jacyn Goble
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Ray Acosta
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 43-80 | 31-71 |
| Field Goal % | 54 | 44 |
| 3PT | 14-29 | 10-33 |
| Three Point % | 48 | 30 |
| FT | 17-20 | 18-25 |
| Free Throw % | 85 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 32 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 5 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 27 |
| Assists | 26 | 23 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast Break Points | 8 | 13 |
| Points in Paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 25 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 3 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 34 | 2 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 52 | 15 | .776 | - | W7 |
| Denver | 41 | 26 | .612 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 26 | .606 | 11.5 | L3 |
| Portland | 31 | 35 | .470 | 20.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 20 | 46 | .303 | 31.5 | L1 |
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