Story perspectives

Denver Favored Over Minnesota in Tied Series Preview

4/23/2026

Summary

Denver Expected Win

Denver hosts Minnesota Thursday, April 23, 2026, ET in Minneapolis.
Series tied 1-1 after Denver won 116-105 and Minnesota 119-114.
Betting lines list Denver –2.5 (-110) / –135, Minnesota +2.5 (-110) / +115, O/U 233.5-234.5, and note Aaron Gordon probable, Peyton Watson out, Anthony Edwards questionable.
SportsLine forecasts a Denver win, 66 % chance the total hits the Under, projecting Jokic 27.2 points, Edwards 29.1 points, five Nuggets and seven Wolves to double-digit.

Summary

Amazon Prime Streams

Amazon Prime Video will broadcast Game 3 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The live stream is also available on the Prime NBA platform, matching the TV feed.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Verified at 6:06 a.m. ET, the sortable NBA schedule—showing the Play-In Tournament addition of the Suns, Magic, 76ers and Trail Blazers—lets fans filter games by team or division.

History

Historical Context

The NBA introduced a Play-In Tournament in 2021, allowing teams ranked 7th to 10th a chance to secure playoff spots. This format, approved by the Board of Governors in November 2020, enhances competition and fan engagement. The tournament's success is evident as teams like the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves compete for playoff advancement, reflecting a shift towards a more dynamic league structure.

1 of 3

Denver Expected Win

Denver hosts Minnesota Thursday, April 23, 2026, ET in Minneapolis.
Series tied 1-1 after Denver won 116-105 and Minnesota 119-114.
Betting lines list Denver –2.5 (-110) / –135, Minnesota +2.5 (-110) / +115, O/U 233.5-234.5, and note Aaron Gordon probable, Peyton Watson out, Anthony Edwards questionable.
SportsLine forecasts a Denver win, 66 % chance the total hits the Under, projecting Jokic 27.2 points, Edwards 29.1 points, five Nuggets and seven Wolves to double-digit.

1 / 3