The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on Monday night for Game 2 of their Western Conference First Round series. After a statement win in the opener, the Nuggets look to defend their home floor and take a 2–0 lead. The Timberwolves aim to even the series and steal home-court advantage before heading back to Minneapolis.
Denver enters Game 2 as the hottest team in the NBA, currently riding a 13-game winning streak following their 116–105 victory in Game 1. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić was clinical in the opener, recording a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. He was supported by Jamal Murray’s 30-point performance and the perimeter shooting of Cameron Johnson. Denver aims to continue their dominance in the paint, where it outscored Minnesota by 16 points in the second half of Game 1.
The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back after a disappointing third quarter in Game 1 . All-Star Anthony Edwards (22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists) showed flashes of brilliance despite playing through a right knee injury, but the Wolves struggled to find secondary scoring outside of Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. With Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu coming off the bench, Minnesota must improve its discipline after committing 25 personal fouls in the opener to keep the Nuggets off the free-throw line.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT)
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- National Broadcast: NBC, Peacock
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 10:30 PM ET
- Channel: NBC, Peacock, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 10:30 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 3:30 AM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 12:30 PM AEST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 4:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 4:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 4:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 4:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 11:30 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 11:30 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 10:30 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
Projected Starting Lineups
| Position | Minnesota Timberwolves | Denver Nuggets |
| PG | Mike Conley | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Anthony Edwards | Christian Braun |
| SF | Jaden McDaniels | Cameron Johnson |
| PF | Julius Randle | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Rudy Gobert | Nikola Jokić |
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards (SG): QUESTIONABLE (Right knee injury maintenance; expected to play)
- Jaylen Clark (SG): OUT (G League assignment)
- Leonard Miller (PF): OUT (G League assignment)
Denver Nuggets
- Peyton Watson (SF): OUT (Right hamstring strain)
- Spencer Jones (F): QUESTIONABLE (Right hamstring strain)
- Jamal Murray (PG): AVAILABLE (Cleared after minor shoulder soreness)
- Aaron Gordon (PF): AVAILABLE (Cleared after hamstring management)
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Head to Head
The Denver Nuggets currently lead the 2025–26 postseason series 1–0. Including the regular season, the Nuggets have won four of the five matchups this year. Historically, the Nuggets lead the regular-season series 92–61. The all-time playoff series between the two teams is tied at 9-9.
Prediction For Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
While Minnesota has the defensive pieces to challenge Denver, the Nuggets’ current offensive rhythm is difficult to ignore. Nikola Jokić’s ability to manipulate the Wolves forces Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle into uncomfortable defensive positions. If Anthony Edwards is even slightly hampered by his knee, the Nuggets’ depth and home-court advantage should carry them to a 2–0 series lead.
Score Prediction: Nuggets 114 – Timberwolves 108
