Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
West 1st Round - Game 6 • MIN leads series 3-2
54-28, 26-15 Away
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54-28, 26-15 Away
Bonus
2:13 - 3rd
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DEN | 30 | 20 | 22 | 72 | |
MIN | 29 | 28 | 21 | 78 |
49-33, 26-15 Home
78
49-33, 26-15 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Nuggets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 6-8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | |
| 23 | 9-16 | 6 | 9 | 3 | |
| 8 | 4-14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| 10 | 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Timberwolves
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 7-15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
| 6 | 3-5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |
| 12 | 6-10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| 3 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0-3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
26.6%
--DEN
73.4%
--MIN
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
49% (27-55)
Field Goal %
44% (31-70)
39% (7-18)
Three Point %
23% (5-22)
79% (11-14)
Free Throw %
79% (11-14)
11
Turnovers
6
25
Rebounds
35
16%
Percent Led
72%
5
Largest Lead
9
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:J.B. DeRosa
Timeout
2:13 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 73.4
Nuggets Full timeout
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2:13 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 73.4
Jaden McDaniels makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Rudy Gobert assists)
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2:27 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 69.5
Bones Hyland offensive rebound
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2:29 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 66.2
Bones Hyland misses running pullup jump shot
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2:31 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 69.5
Naz Reid defensive rebound
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2:34 - 3rd
Win %: MIN, 68.3
Nikola Jokic misses 10-foot floating jump shot
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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutCalf | 2 May | |
OutHamstring | 2 May |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutCalf | 2 May | |
OutIllness | 2 May | |
OFSAchilles | 1 Apr | |
OutKnee | 9 May |
Data is currently unavailable.
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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