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The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to be perhaps the closest series of the first round in the NBA playoffs, and Game 1 lived up to that hype.
While the Nuggets won 116-105 on Saturday, the game was pretty close throughout but decided by a the Nuggets outscoring the Timberwolves by 12 in the third quarter. The duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 55 points as the top two scorers in the game.
The Timberwolves used a more balanced attack, as all five starters had double-digit points, but only Anthony Edwards reached the 20-point mark for Minnesota. In Game 1, the Timberwolves got out to a 10-pint lead after the first quarter, but a 22-point swing in the next two quarters doomed the team.
However, this series is not over after one game, as the Timberwolves can get right back in it with a win in Game 2. Minnesota also has three home games later in the series which could help flip the series.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, including broadcast information and start time.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves start time
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Nuggets and Timberwolves is set to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 2 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series schedule
| April 18 | Game 1: Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 105 | — | — |
| April 20 | Game 2 at Denver | 10:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| April 23 | Game 3 at Minnesota | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| April 25 | Game 4 at Minnesota | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| TBA | Game 5* at Minnesota | TBA | TBA |
| TBA | Game 6* at Denver | TBA | TBA |
| TBA | Game 7* at Denver | TBA | TBA |
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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