The Denver Nuggets are at home on Thursday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference matchup on Christmas Day.
Denver enters Thursday’s game with a 21-8 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
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Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal MurrayRon Chenoy-Imagn Images
In Tuesday’s loss to the Mavericks, Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets as he recorded 31 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists while Nikola Jokic added 29 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists of his own.
Now Denver will try to bounce back on Thursday night as they host the Timberwolves in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Minnesota enters Thursday’s contest with a 20-10 record after defeating the New York Knicks at home on Tuesday night.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5)© Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 38 points and two rebounds while Julius Randle recorded 25 points and six rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Timberwolves Injury Report, Will Jaden McDaniels Play?
For the Timberwolves, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Jaden McDaniels as questionable.
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Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Minnesota has listed McDaniels as questionable due to a left oblique contusion and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If McDaniels is sidelined once again on Thursday, Naz Reid and Bones Hyland will likely continue to have increased roles.
Nuggets Injury Report, Will Cameron Johnson Play?
On the other side, the Nuggets have three players listed on their injury report, including forward Cameron Johnson.
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) © Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Denver has ruled out Johnson due to a bone bruise in his right knee that caused him to exit Tuesday’s loss to the Mavericks early.
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With Johnson sidelined, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown may be in line for increased roles moving forward.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32)Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Nuggets have also ruled out Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup between the Timberwolves and Nuggets from Denver at 10:30 p.m. EST on ABC and ESPN.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.