Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 113
NBA · 2026-04-23 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets 113–96 on 2026-04-23 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 88% → 98%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 11 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 96 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 25 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 88% → 98%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q1 11-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 7:01 (win probability 88% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q2 7:01 | 88% → 98% |