Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Denver Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 of Playoff Series

The victory gives the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead after the series was tied 1-1 entering the game. The match took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was broadcast on Prime Video. Quarter-by-quarter scores showed the Timberwolves leading 25-11 after the first, 61-39 at halftime, 88-68 after the third, and closing out 113-96.

Jamal Murray contributed 4 assists for Denver. For the Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, while Rudy Gobert had 12 rebounds. Other notable contributions included Jaden McDaniels making multiple shots assisted by teammates, Anthony Edwards hitting pullup jump shots, and Donte DiVincenzo connecting on three-point jumpers.

Injury reports indicated two Nuggets players were out due to calf and hamstring issues, with expected returns on April 25, 2026. Two Timberwolves players were sidelined by illness, also expected to return on April 25, 2026. Referees for the game were Kevin Cutler, Scott Foster, Sean Corbin, and Justin Van Duyne.

Game 4 is scheduled in Minnesota and will be broadcast on ABC. If needed, Game 5 would occur in Denver on NBC Peacock, Game 6 in Minnesota, and Game 7 in Denver.