Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Denver Nuggets 116
NBA · 2026-04-18 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 116–105 on 2026-04-18 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:15 swung win probability 55% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 33 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 105 |
| Denver Nuggets | 23 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:15 swung win probability 55% → 98%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q3 17-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 4:15 (win probability 55% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q1 5:40 | 51% → 21% |
| Denver Nuggets | 14–0 | Q3 4:15 | 55% → 98% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q4 0:43 | 97% → 100% |