Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 112
NBA · 2026-04-25 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets 112–96 on 2026-04-25 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:06 swung win probability 23% → 65%. 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 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 96 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:06 swung win probability 23% → 65%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q4 18-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:06 (win probability 23% → 65% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q3 8:06 | 23% → 65% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 6:03 | 65% → 25% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q4 7:53 | 80% → 100% |