Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic | Justin Edmonds/GettyImages
The Minnesota Timberwolves will kick off their final road trip of the regular season in Denver to take on the Nuggets, a team they’ve yet to lose to in 2024-25.
Minnesota is coming off a 123-104 win over Detroit on Sunday. The Timberwolves were down to the Pistons early on, but a second-quarter brawl shifted the momentum in Minnesota’s favor. It seemed like the NBA would dish out a few suspensions, but the league didn’t announce anything on Monday.
The Timberwolves need all hands on deck for the final push of the regular season. Minnesota is half a game back from No. 6 Golden State in the standings. The Clippers, who are 43-32 like the Timberwolves, are on Minnesota’s heels. Securing a playoff berth without going through the Play-In Tournament would be huge for the Timberwolves.
Denver has a lengthy injury report, with Michael Porter Jr. being the only starter not listed. The Nuggets haven’t officially clinched a first-round playoff spot, but they have the third-best record in the West. Nikola Jokic missed five games in March with an ankle injury, but he played in Denver’s last two games (both wins).
Nikola Jokic’s status for tonight’s game vs. Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic (left ankle impingement) is listed as probable.
Jamal Murray’s status for tonight’s game vs. Timberwolves
Jamal Murray (right hamstring tightness) is listed as questionable.
Timberwolves injury report
Terrence Shannon Jr. (groin) is out.
Nuggets injury report
Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Christian Braun (left foot strain) are probable. Jamal Murray (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (illness/right calf injury management) are questionable. Julian Strawther (left knee sprain) and DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) are out.
Projected starting lineups tonight
Minnesota: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
How to watch Timberwolves at Nuggets April 1
Minnesota at Denver will be nationally broadcast on TNT, with tip-off scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. Fans looking for a stream can check out Live Sports on Max, which offers a subscription as low as $9.99/month.