Nuggets at Timberwolves: Game 4 playoff preview MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series at Target Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Denver (55-28) holds a 2-1 series lead after splitting the first two games in Minnesota and losing Game 3 at home, 119-114, on Monday. The Timberwolves (50-34) aim to even the series before heading back to Denver. Players to watch Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has recorded triple-doubles in two of his past three games against Minnesota. In Game 3, he logged 24 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes. Over his last 10 games, Jokic has averaged 25.4 points, 13.8 rebounds and 9.6 assists. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards scored 30 points with 10 rebounds in Game 3. He has averaged 26 points and 6.5 rebounds in the series. Recent results Denver won Game 2, 116-105, on April 18 behind Jokic’s 25-point triple-double. Minnesota responded with a home victory in Game 1, 119-114. In the regular season, the teams split four meetings. The Nuggets won two matchups in Minneapolis, 127-114 on Oct. 27 and 123-112 on Nov. 15. The Timberwolves won in Denver on March 1, 117-108, and nearly won on Christmas Day before falling 142-138 in overtime. Statistical projection National Statistical’s game simulator projects a 117-108 Timberwolves victory. Series schedule Game 5 is scheduled for Monday, April 27, in Denver. Game 6, if necessary, would be Thursday, April 30, back at Target Center. Injury report No major injuries were reported for either team as of Thursday.