Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Denver Nuggets 113-96: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · NBA · Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 113
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 113-96 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 232, with 209 points combined.
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves final score and game recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves led 25-11 after the first quarter and 61-39 at halftime. The Denver Nuggets outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 57-52 in the second half. The Minnesota Timberwolves led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 27 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets): 16 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Ayo Dosunmu (Minnesota Timberwolves): 25 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves): 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites, winning by 17 points.
The spread opened at Denver Nuggets -2 and closed at Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5.
Did Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 209 points combined against a closing total of 232, under by 23. 100 of the 209 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 234 and closed at 232.
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Minnesota Timberwolves between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 234 to 232, and the game went under.
Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Denver Nuggets 1-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 2 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Denver Nuggets.
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 2 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What's next for Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves?
Next for the Denver Nuggets: at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: the Denver Nuggets at home on Saturday, April 25, 2026.