The injury report for the Denver Nuggets (54-28) ahead of their NBA playoffs first round Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) currently includes two players. The Timberwolves also have two players on the injury report). The postseason matchup takes place at Ball Arena and begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 27.
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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game Info
- When: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: NBC/Peacock
Nuggets' Injury Report
Nuggets Injuries:
Aaron Gordon: Questionable (Calf),
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring)
Nuggets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | 23.4 | 13.4 | 10.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Jamal Murray | 22.9 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 3.1 |
| Cameron Johnson | 12.6 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Christian Braun | 12.0 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Bruce Brown | 9.1 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Nuggets Stats
- Denver averages 122.1 points per game (first in the league) while allowing 116.9 per outing (21st in the NBA). It has a +422 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 5.2 points per game.
- Jamal Murray ranks 12th in the NBA with a team-leading 25.4 points per game.
- Denver pulls down 44 rebounds per game (14th in the league) while conceding 42.8 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.2 boards per game.
- Nikola Jokic's 12.9 rebounds per game lead the Nuggets and rank first in the NBA.
- Denver connects on 14.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), while its opponents have made 13.6 on average.
- The Nuggets' most prolific three-point shooter, Murray, hits 3.3 per game (fifth-best in the NBA).
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Timberwolves' Injury Report
Timberwolves Injuries:
Donte DiVincenzo: Out For Season (Leg),
Anthony Edwards: Out (Knee)
Timberwolves' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 17.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 15.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 9.0 | 10.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 10.8 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Naz Reid | 9.1 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Timberwolves Stats
- Minnesota's +275 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 118 points per game (seventh in NBA) while giving up 114.6 per contest (11th in league).
- The Timberwolves' leading scorer, Julius Randle, is 23rd in the league, averaging 21.1 points per game.
- The 44.1 rebounds per game Minnesota accumulates rank 12th in the league. Their opponents record 43.7.
- Rudy Gobert leads the team with 11.5 rebounds per game (fourth in league).
- Minnesota makes 13.8 three-pointers per game (13th in the league), 1.7 more than its opponents. It shoots 37% from deep (sixth-best in NBA), and its opponents are shooting 35.5%.
- The Timberwolves' most prolific three-point shooter, Naz Reid, ranks 40th in the NBA with 2.1 made triples per game.
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