Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Timberwolves 118-116. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.