Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

On Monday night, the Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz for the second time in the 2025-26 campaign, winning their third consecutive game in the process. Minnesota is now 7-4 on the season, No.3 in the Northwest Division.

Anthony Edwards had a game high 35 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Julius Randle contributed 27 points, 8 boards and 7 dimes on the night. The T-Wolves dominated the paint scoring 54 points, and were active on the defensive end forcing Utah to turn the ball over 15 times.

Minnesota is averaging 121.2 PPG this season, ranked sixth in the Association, going 50.5% from the field (2nd in the NBA) and is shooting the three at 40.6% (again No.2 in the league). The Wolves have been averaging 41.8 RPG and 26.5 APG in the 2025-26 regular season. As far as defense goes, they are averaging 8.0 SPG and are 5th in blocks with 5.7 a contest. The T-Wolves defeated the Nuggets in all four encounters last season, which included a thrilling 140-139 double overtime win at Ball Arena behind two clutch free throws from Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Denver Nuggets Preview

The Denver Nuggets are balling. On Wednesday night, they made light work of the Los Angeles Clippers on the road, going past them 130-116. Currently, Denver has the second longest winning streak in the entire NBA with six, only behind the Detroit Pistons who have won eight in a row. The Nuggets improve to 9-2 for the season, 2nd in the Northwest Division.

Nikola Jokic had a monster game, pouring in 55 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists while shooting a remarkable 78.3% from the floor. Aaron Gordon added 18 points and 5 rebounds on the night. Denver won the rebounding battle 42-36 and had 54 paint points. The Nuggets also played incredible defense coming up with 9 steals and forced 14 LA turnovers.

Denver suffered two huge blows losing key starters Cam Johnson and Christian Braun during the course of the win. Johnson exited after playing just eight minutes due to a right arm strain while Braun went down with a left ankle injury early on and did not return. Looking ahead, the Nuggets will have their fingers crossed with respect to the duo's availability for upcoming games.

Denver is the No.2 ranked team in the Association this season, averaging 124.5 PPG converting 50.9% of its shots (2nd in the NBA). The Nuggets are fourth in the rebounds and assists categories, tallying 47.4 RPG and 29.5 APG respectively. On D, Denver averages 8.1 SPG and 3.6 BPG (26th in the NBA).

It was a season to forget for the Nuggets last time around, as they lost all four matchups to the Wolves by an average margin of 13.3 points a contest. This season, Denver has drawn first blood, tasting victory at Target Center on Oct 27.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups