Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
West Semifinals - Game 5 • DEN leads series 3-2
56-26, 26-15 Away
97
56-26, 26-15 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 26 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 97 |
DEN | 28 | 22 | 38 | 24 | 112 |
57-25, 33-8 Home
112
57-25, 33-8 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
49% (38-78)
Field Goal %
55% (44-80)
31% (8-26)
Three Point %
47% (9-19)
68% (13-19)
Free Throw %
83% (15-18)
14
Turnovers
12
33
Rebounds
38
4
Largest Lead
18
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Bill Kennedy
Referee:Ed Malloy
Referee:John Goble
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 38-78 | 44-80 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 55 |
| 3PT | 8-26 | 9-19 |
| Three Point % | 31 | 47 |
| FT | 13-19 | 15-18 |
| Free Throw % | 68 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 30 |
| Assists | 30 | 30 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 16 |
| Points in Paint | 48 | 62 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 4 | 18 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 40 | 12 | .769 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 33 | 19 | .635 | 7 | L3 |
| Minnesota | 32 | 21 | .604 | 8.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 24 | 28 | .462 | 16 | W1 |
| Utah | 16 | 36 | .308 | 24 | L1 |
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