April 18, 2026Updated 1:04 pm EDT
The NBA Playoffs will see the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in the opening round, with Game 1 next to come.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsMinnesota vs. Denver odds
Injury reportsNuggets
Spencer Jones: Questionable (Hamstring),
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring)
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: Out (Knee)
Stats to know
The Nuggets put up 7.5 more points per contest (122.1) than the Timberwolves surrender (114.6).
The Timberwolves score only 1.1 more points per game (118.0) than the Nuggets allow on average (116.9).
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Apr 18, 2026
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