Minnesota Timberwolves 119, Denver Nuggets 114
NBA · 2026-04-20 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets 119–114 on 2026-04-20 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:32 swung win probability 44% → 92%. 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 | 25 | 39 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
| Denver Nuggets | 39 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:32 swung win probability 44% → 92%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q2 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 8:31 (win probability 98% → 84% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 17–0 | Q1 4:32 | 44% → 92% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q2 8:31 | 98% → 84% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q2 5:27 | 88% → 52% |
| Denver Nuggets | 11–0 | Q3 11:12 | 22% → 69% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 4:13 | 44% → 84% |