- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Odds/Point Spread: Denver favored by (-2.0)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) are set to host the Denver Nuggets (54-28) at the Target Center for Game 3 of their playoff series, which is currently tied at 1-1. Minnesota enters the game as 2.0-point underdogs, with a total point line of 233.
In Game 2, the Nuggets faced a setback, losing 119-114. The foul count showed 26 for Denver and 21 for Minnesota. Denver managed to hit 14 of their 34 three-point attempts while Minnesota shot 63.3% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 30 attempts. Minnesota dominated the boards, pulling down 47 rebounds (14 offensive and 33 defensive) alongside 7 blocks. They provided 22 assists and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, Denver allowed a shooting percentage of 47.8% from the field, permitting 43 successful shots out of 90 attempts. They also accumulated 22 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals while collecting 36 rebounds, with 6 being offensive. At the stripe, Denver converted 23 of 30 free throws, achieving 76.7%. Overall, the Nuggets recorded a field goal percentage of 44.2% (38 of 86) and made 15 of 41 attempts from beyond the arc.
Jamal Murray was a key player in Game 2, scoring 30 points on 11 of 25 shooting. He logged 43 minutes on the court, also contributing 7 rebounds and 7 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 44.0%.
This season, Denver boasts a record of 54-28. They have been averaging 122.1 points per game (1st in the league) with a shooting percentage of 49.6%. The Nuggets are making 39.6% of their three-point shots, converting 1,161 out of 2,934 attempts, and they are successful on 80.8% of their free throw attempts. Collectively, Denver grabs 44.0 rebounds per game and has facilitated 2,375 assists throughout the season, ranking 4th in the NBA for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per game and commit 19.1 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Nuggets compel their opponents into 11.8 turnovers per game while committing 21.5 fouls themselves. They allow a 34.9% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 21st in points allowed per game (116.9). Denver has allowed a field goal percentage of 46.8% (3,503 of 7,481) and yield an average of 42.8 rebounds per game. They are positioned 20th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 2,254 assists this year.
The Timberwolves captured a crucial road victory in Game 2, demonstrating a robust offensive performance. Minnesota secured 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds, resulting in a total of 47 boards for the game. They turned the ball over 14 times and made 5 steals. Due to Denver’s 26 fouls, the Timberwolves earned 30 free-throw attempts, converting 19 for a success rate of 63.3%. From beyond the arc, Minnesota hit 14 of 34 attempts (41.2%). By the end of the game, the Timberwolves shot 43 of 90 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.8%, while Denver shot 38 of 86, marking a 44.2% success rate. Minnesota finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.6%, hitting 15 of 41 shots and converting 23 of 30 free-throw attempts (76.7%). The Timberwolves allowed the Nuggets to grab 36 rebounds overall (6 offensive).
In the previous match, Anthony Edwards proved instrumental for Minnesota, hitting 10 of 25 shots for a field goal rate of 40.0% while also collecting 10 rebounds. He posted a total of 30 points during 40 minutes on the court along with 2 assists.
Currently, Minnesota holds a win-loss record of 49-33. The Timberwolves average 21.2 fouls per game and convert 75.2% of their free throw attempts. They average 26.1 assists per game (ranking 16th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 14.8 times per game. Minnesota has racked up 9,676 points this season (118.0 per game) and averages 44.1 rebounds per game. Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 48.1%, placing them 9th in the league.
On the defensive end, Minnesota allows a 35.5% success rate on three-point shots (990 of 2,786), and opponents convert 78.1% of their free throws. They relinquish an average of 26.0 assists and 43.7 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 16th respectively. The Timberwolves rank 12th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 114.6. They force their opponents into 15.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.2% from the field (ranking 7th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Denver (-2.0)
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