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After four NBA games this Christmas, the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets will be the finale. Each of these teams was eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs a year ago. Now, each of them is looking for another deep playoff run.
The Timberwolves played on Christmas Day last year, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 105-99. Historically though, the T-Wolves have not been a very jolly squad. Prior to 2024, they’d only played on Christmas Day twice in team history (2016, 2017). Minnesota has an all-time record of 2-1 on Christmas and now face a Denver team that is playing their fourth straight Christmas game.
Denver might have lost on Christmas a year ago, falling to the Phoenix Suns, 110-100. But they have done well in years past, winning in both 2022 and 2023. Denver’s first Christmas Day game came all the way back in 1949, a 76-72 loss to the Sheboygan Red Skins. Since then, the holiday has not been kind to Denver. They’ve played on Christmas 11 times in franchise history, boasting a 3-8 record.
Here’s how to watch this holly jolly showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses:
What time is Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Christmas game today?
The Denver Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in one of five NBA on Christmas games on Thursday, Dec. 25. The game will take place at Ball Arena in Denver at 10:30 p.m. ET.
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How to watch Timberwolves vs. Nuggets NBA Christmas game: TV, live streaming
The game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN and can be live streamed via Fubo.
Date: Dec. 25, 2025Time:Â 10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MT)Location:Â Ball Arena (Denver)TV:Â ABC, ESPNStream:Â FuboTimberwolves vs. Nuggets odds
The Denver Nuggets are favored to beat the Minnesota Timberwovles, according to DraftKings odds as of Dec. 24.
Line:Â Nuggets -2.5Over/under:Â 239.5