Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
West 1st Round - Game 5 • MIN leads series 3-1
49-33, 23-18 Away
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49-33, 23-18 Away
Bonus
5:59 - 4th
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 29 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 94 |
DEN | 34 | 26 | 37 | 12 | 109 |
54-28, 28-13 Home
109
54-28, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Timberwolves
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 7-13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| 16 | 6-13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 10 | 4-10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 | 4-8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nuggets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 7-9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 18 | 6-11 | 11 | 15 | 2 | |
| 22 | 8-20 | 3 | 6 | 3 | |
| 6 | 2-4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1-2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
0.4%
--MIN
99.6%
--DEN
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
47% (34-72)
Field Goal %
57% (41-72)
41% (11-27)
Three Point %
42% (10-24)
76% (13-17)
Free Throw %
77% (17-22)
22
Turnovers
15
33
Rebounds
27
3%
Percent Led
97%
3
Largest Lead
27
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Aaron Smith
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Tyler Ford
Referee:Brent Barnaky
Turnover
6:03 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.6
Nikola Jokic turnover Ayo Dosunmu
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6:10 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.7
Julius Randle makes driving layup
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6:24 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.8
Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
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6:24 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.8
Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
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6:24 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.8
Jaylen Clark personal foul
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6:41 - 4th
Win %: DEN, 99.7
Ayo Dosunmu makes 3-foot two point shot (Julius Randle assists)
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Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
Day-To-Day | ||
OFSAchilles | 1 Apr | |
OutKnee | 9 May | |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutCalf | 30 Apr | |
OutHamstring | 30 Apr |
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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