Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats (April 27th, 2026)
Denver Showed Up Ready — Jokić, Murray Led a Statement Night at Ball Arena
Ball Arena Denver turned into a playoff fortress Monday night, and the Nuggets gave their home crowd exactly what they came for. The Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets match player stats from Game 5 confirm a commanding 125-113 Denver win in the Ball Arena — cutting Minnesota’s series lead to 3-2 and pushing this first-round battle into a Game 6. Nikola Jokić orchestrated a near triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists while Jamal Murray added 24 tough points to keep the Nuggets’ season alive.
Minnesota came in one win away from a series close, but their third quarter collapse — surrendering 37 points against 24 scored — cost them dearly. Julius Randle’s 27-point effort on the NBA’s most competitive first-round playoff matchups wasn’t enough as Denver’s depth and ball movement proved too much to handle in their own building.
Game 5 Match Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Day | Monday, April 27th, 2026 (Game 5: MIN leads 3-2) |
| Tip-Off Time | 7:30 AM |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Officials | James Capers, Brent Barnaky, Tyler Ford, Aaron Smith |
| Attendance | 19,907 |
| Final Score | Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113 |
How Both Squads Performed When the Pressure Was On
Denver Nuggets — Dominant, Deep, and Locked In
Denver played their most complete game of the series — spreading the floor, moving the ball, and finishing at the rim. Jokić posted 16 assists on 47 team makes, a sign of how fluid their offense ran all night. You can see how this level of Nuggets ball movement stacks up historically in the deep-dive NBA game-by-game player performances for this season. Spencer Jones stepped up huge with 20 points on 77.8% shooting, while Cameron Johnson supplied 18 points and 5 assists — giving Denver three dependable scoring channels.
Minnesota Timberwolves — Good Numbers, Bad Timing
The Wolves weren’t blown out on paper — 50.6% from the field and 12 made threes tell a respectable offensive story. But 25 turnovers against Denver’s 16 steals told the real story. Their third quarter unraveled completely, going from a competitive game to a deficit they never fully recovered from. Ayo Dosunmu’s 18 points off the guard position were solid, yet role players couldn’t match Denver’s sustained defensive aggression when it mattered most.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring — Where the Game Was Won and Lost
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 29 | 22 | 24 | 38 | 113 |
| Denver Nuggets | 34 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 125 |
Full Player Box Score — Nuggets and Wolves Stats
Every player who stepped on the floor Monday night is accounted for below — sorted from highest to lowest scorer for each team with complete statistical detail.
Denver Nuggets — Complete Player Stats
| Player | POS | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | C | 27 | 37:31 | 9 | 15 | 60.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 8 | 10 | 80.0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | +18 |
| Jamal Murray | G | 24 | 38:56 | 9 | 23 | 39.1 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +6 |
| Spencer Jones | F | 20 | 36:56 | 7 | 9 | 77.8 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | +13 |
| Cameron Johnson | F | 18 | 35:42 | 8 | 13 | 61.5 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +24 |
| Christian Braun | G | 9 | 30:54 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | +18 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 9 | 10:29 | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | G | 8 | 11:34 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| Bruce Brown | F | 7 | 20:25 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyus Jones | G | 3 | 13:39 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 |
| Julian Strawther | F | 0 | 3:54 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5 |
| TOTALS | 125 | 47 | 83 | 56.6 | 11 | 29 | 37.9 | 20 | 25 | 80.0 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 29 | +12 |
Nuggets’ Second-Unit Impact in a Must-Win Spot
Denver’s bench stepped up with 27 combined points — Hardaway Jr. (8), Valančiūnas (9), and Bruce Brown (7) all shot efficiently while keeping defensive intensity high. That depth gave head coach Michael Malone the flexibility to keep Jokić and Murray fresh for crunch time.
Minnesota Timberwolves — Complete Player Stats
| Player | POS | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | F | 27 | 32:09 | 8 | 15 | 53.3 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 9 | 11 | 81.8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -16 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | 18 | 38:09 | 7 | 14 | 50.0 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -17 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | 15 | 13:55 | 6 | 10 | 60.0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 |
| Bones Hyland | G | 15 | 23:13 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | F | 13 | 27:15 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -25 |
| Naz Reid | C | 12 | 24:06 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | +3 |
| Mike Conley | G | 4 | 16:56 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 |
| Kyle Anderson | F | 4 | 14:53 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Rudy Gobert | C | 3 | 29:19 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -25 |
| Joan Beringer | C | 2 | 2:55 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +6 |
| Jaylen Clark | G | 0 | 11:20 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +13 |
| Joe Ingles | F | 0 | 2:55 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +6 |
| Julian Phillips | F | 0 | 2:55 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +6 |
| TOTALS | 113 | 41 | 81 | 50.6 | 12 | 28 | 42.9 | 19 | 23 | 82.6 | 9 | 29 | 38 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 27 | -12 |
Timberwolves’ Reserve Scoring — Promising but Not Enough
Minnesota’s bench unit — Shannon Jr. (15), Hyland (15), and Reid (12) — combined for 42 off-the-bench points, which is genuinely impressive for a losing effort. But those numbers came with costly turnovers, and Denver’s defensive IQ was sharp enough to take advantage of every one.
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Team Stats Face-Off — Minnesota vs Denver
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 113 | 125 |
| FG Made-Attempted | 41-81 | 47-83 |
| Field Goal % | 50.6% | 56.6% |
| 3PM-3PA | 12-28 | 11-29 |
| Three-Point % | 42.9% | 37.9% |
| FTM-FTA | 19-23 | 20-25 |
| Free Throw % | 82.6% | 80.0% |
| Total Rebounds | 38 | 29 |
| Assists | 26 | 35 |
| Steals | 6 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 16 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
Minnesota actually out-rebounded Denver 38-29 and made one more three-pointer — stats that typically win games. But Denver’s 35 assists on 47 makes showed elite ball sharing, and their 16 steals against Minnesota’s 25 turnovers swung the margin entirely. A quick look at the Minnesota and Denver head-to-head game-by-game stats breakdown makes it clear this turnover gap has been a recurring pattern in close games this series.
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Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Aaron Gordon | F | Day-To-Day | Calf – Soreness | 2026-04-30 |
| DEN | Peyton Watson | G | Out | Hamstring – Strain | 2026-04-30 |
| MIN | Donte DiVincenzo | G | Out | Achilles – Surgery | 2027-04-01 |
| MIN | Anthony Edwards | G | Out | Knee – Bruise | 2026-05-09 |
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Match Stats PDF
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Recent Matches
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Winner | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | MIN 117 – DEN 108 | Minnesota | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2025-26 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | DEN 142 – MIN 138 (OT) | Denver | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2025-26 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | DEN 123 – MIN 112 | Denver | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2025-26 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | DEN 127 – MIN 114 | Denver | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2025-26 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | MIN 140 – DEN 139 (2OT) | Minnesota | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2024-25 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | MIN 115 – DEN 95 | Minnesota | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2024-25 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | MIN 133 – DEN 104 | Minnesota | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2024-25 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | MIN 119 – DEN 116 | Minnesota | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2024-25 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | DEN 116 – MIN 107 | Denver | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2023-24 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | MIN 111 – DEN 98 | Minnesota | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2023-24 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | DEN 115 – MIN 112 | Denver | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2023-24 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | MIN 110 – DEN 89 | Minnesota | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2023-24 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | DEN 146 – MIN 112 | Denver | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2022-23 |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | MIN 128 – DEN 98 | Minnesota | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2022-23 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | DEN 122 – MIN 118 | Denver | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | 2022-23 |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets | MIN 124 – DEN 111 | Minnesota | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | 2022-23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the best player in Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game 5?
Nikola Jokić was the standout performer with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists on 60% shooting — one of the most dominant playoff stat lines this postseason.
What was the final score of Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 5?
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 27th, 2026.
How did Jamal Murray perform in Game 5?
Murray scored 24 points on 9-of-23 shooting, dishing 7 assists and recording 4 steals, playing a crucial two-way role in Denver’s Game 5 victory.
Who leads the series after Game 5?
Minnesota still holds a 3-2 series lead, but Denver forced Game 6 with their emphatic home win on Monday night.
How did Julius Randle play in Game 5 for the Wolves?
Randle led Minnesota with 27 points on 53.3% shooting, adding 9 rebounds and 6 assists — a strong individual night in a team loss.
Which quarter decided the Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game 5?
Denver’s Q3 was the turning point — outscoring Minnesota 37-24 to build a lead the Wolves’ late Q4 surge (38-28) couldn’t overcome.
How efficient was Spencer Jones for Denver in Game 5?
Jones shot 77.8% from the field and 80.0% from three-point range, finishing with 20 points, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in 36 minutes off the wing.
What were Minnesota’s shooting numbers in Game 5?
The Timberwolves shot 50.6% overall and 42.9% from three, making 12 triples on 28 attempts — solid shooting that still wasn’t enough to overcome 25 turnovers.
Final Thoughts
Denver played their most complete game of this series on Monday night — disciplined in the half-court, relentless on defense, and sharp when shots were needed. Jokić showed exactly why he’s a multi-time MVP, and the supporting cast rose with him. With the full picture of what unfolded on the floor available through the complete NBA playoff scoring and performance stats hub Game 6 now becomes a defining moment — Minnesota still has the series edge, but after what Denver showed in Game 5, finishing them off on the road won’t be easy.
