Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Denver Nuggets 112-96: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 · NBA · Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 112
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 228.5, with 208 points combined.
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves final score and game recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves won by 16 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 24 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets): 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Ayo Dosunmu (Minnesota Timberwolves): 43 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Naz Reid (Minnesota Timberwolves): 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 16 points.
The spread opened at Denver Nuggets -2 and closed at Denver Nuggets -1.5.
Did Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 208 points combined against a closing total of 228.5, under by 20.5.
The total opened at 229.5 and closed at 228.5.
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 229.5 to 228.5, and the game went under.
Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Denver Nuggets 1-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Denver Nuggets.
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What's next for Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves?
Next for the Denver Nuggets: the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: at the Denver Nuggets on Monday, April 27, 2026.