April 27, 2026Updated 4:03 pm EDT
In Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves square off. The Timberwolves have a 3-1 series lead.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsMinnesota vs. Denver odds
Injury reportsNuggets
Aaron Gordon: Questionable (Calf),
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring)
Timberwolves
Donte DiVincenzo: Out For Season (Leg),
Anthony Edwards: Out (Knee)
Stats to know
The 122.1 points per game the Nuggets put up are 7.5 more points than the Timberwolves allow (114.6 points per game).
The Timberwolves’ 118.0 points per game are only 1.1 more points than the 116.9 the Nuggets surrender.
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Apr 27, 2026
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