Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Denver Nuggets 108
NBA · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets 117–108 on 2026-03-01 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:52 swung win probability 75% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Denver Nuggets | 31 | 19 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:52 swung win probability 75% → 28%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q2 19-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 5:52 (win probability 75% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 51.8% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q2 9:52 | 89% → 57% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 12–0 | Q2 5:52 | 75% → 28% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q3 11:17 | 37% → 8% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q3 6:15 | 30% → 5% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 0:30 | 3% → 23% |