- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Denver Nuggets (9-2) are set to travel to Target Center this Saturday to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-4).
In their previous outing, the Nuggets triumphed over the Clippers, finishing with a score of 130-116. The Nuggets committed 14 fouls compared to the Clippers’ 30 and made 16 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc. Los Angeles converted 18 of 19 free throw attempts for a high accuracy of 94.7%. They secured 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks, alongside 28 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, the Nuggets allowed their opponents to shoot 48.8% from the field, giving up 41 of 84 shots, while they responded with 22 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On the boards, Denver collected 42 rebounds, including 11 offensive. They shot 29 of 35 from the charity stripe, yielding an 82.9% success rate, and maintained a field goal percentage of 52.4% (44 of 84) while draining 13 out of 34 three-point attempts.
Nikola Jokic stood out in this game, scoring 55 points on an impressive 18 of 23 shooting. He played for 34 minutes and collected 12 rebounds, finishing with an outstanding shooting percentage of 78.3% and providing 6 assists.
As of now, Denver holds a 9-2 record this season, averaging 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 20.0 fouls. The team grabs an average of 47.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated 324 assists this season, ranking 9th in the league for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.5% (131 out of 369) and they boast an 84.4% free throw percentage. The Nuggets are scoring an average of 124.5 points per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while shooting 50.9% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets force 13.5 turnovers per game and draw 22.2 fouls. They currently rank 3rd in the league in terms of assists allowed, with 279 surrendered this season. Opponents shoot 44.6% from the field against them (438 of 981), while they put up 39.8 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.7% and rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game (111.2).
The Timberwolves, meanwhile, enjoyed a victory in their latest game, defeating the Jazz 120-113. Minnesota amassed 35 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 42. Despite committing 11 turnovers, they managed 8 steals. The Jazz were penalized with 24 fouls, allowing the Timberwolves to attempt 28 free throws, where they converted 26 for a rate of 92.9%. From three-point territory, Minnesota made 10 out of 33 attempts (30.3%), while overall shooting 42 for 89 from the field at a rate of 47.2%. Conversely, the Timberwolves allowed the Jazz to shoot 40.0%, with Utah making 38 of 95 attempts. Minnesota shot 32.7% from three-point range, connecting on 17 out of 52, and went 20 of 24 from the free throw line (83.3%). The Timberwolves allowed Utah to collect 50 rebounds total, including 16 offensive boards.
Anthony Edwards was pivotal for the Timberwolves, scoring 35 points with a field goal percentage of 52.0% (13 of 25), while also securing 6 rebounds and 6 assists during his 38 minutes of play.
This season, Minnesota holds a 7-4 record. They commit an average of 23.1 personal fouls per game and shoot 78.8% from the free throw line. The Timberwolves average 26.5 assists per game (13th in the league) and turn the ball over 15.0 times a game. They’ve scored a total of 1,333 points this season, averaging 121.2 points per game while collecting 41.8 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Minnesota boasts a shooting percentage of 50.5%, ranking 2nd in the league.
Defensively, the Timberwolves rank 14th in points allowed per game (115.7). They force 15.4 turnovers on a nightly basis, allowing opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field (9th in the league). Minnesota’s defense permits 35.2% shooting from three-point range (146 of 415), and their opponents convert 77.6% of their free throw attempts. They yield an average of 26.9 assists and 43.6 rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 14th in the NBA respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Select Minnesota
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