Timberwolves vs Nuggets schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series

The NBA has announced the official schedule of dates for the first-round playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Check out the full slate of games below, as it's listed at NBA.com.Game 1 will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Ball Arena, and will be broadcast on Prime Video at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Today: TV channel, live stream

TV channels: Prime Video

Live streams: Prime Video | Peacock | DIRECTVThe Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among Prime Video, Peacock, and other networks.

Full Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets NBA Playoff Schedule, Scores, Channel, Start-times

Game 1: Timberwolves 105, Nuggets 116,

Game 2: Timberwolves at Nuggets, Monday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. EST, NBC

Game 3: Nuggets at Timberwolves, Thursday, April 23, 9:30 p.m. EST, Prime Video

Game 4: Nuggets at Timberwolves, Saturday, April 25, 8:00 p.m. EST, ESPN

Game 5 (if necessary): Timberwolves at Nuggets, Tuesday, April 28, time TBD

Game 6 (if necessary): Nuggets at Timberwolves, Thursday, April 30, time TBD

Game 7 (if necessary): Timberwolves at Nuggets, Saturday, May 2, time TBDTimberwolves vs Nuggets Regular-season results

(To be added once full results are available)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Stats for first round of NBA playoffs games

OFFENCE/DEFENCE:

(Stats section to be updated with official 2025-26 numbers)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Predictions, Picks

NUGGETS in six. Expert consensus from major sites:

NBA.com: Nuggets in 6

ESPN (12 experts): 11-1 pick Nuggets (most in 6, a few in 5 or 7)

The Athletic: Nuggets in 6 (4-2)

Action Network / CBS Sports / Bleacher Report: Nuggets win series, majority in 6 games

Sports Betting Dime / Fox Sports: Nuggets favored heavily, but Timberwolves could steal a couple on the road

Denver’s experience, home-court advantage, and the continued brilliance of Nikola Jokić make them the clear favorite. Minnesota’s elite defense and young core (led by Edwards and Gobert) give them upset potential, but most analysts expect the Nuggets to advance after a hard-fought six-game series.

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