Nuggets vs Timberwolves NBA Playoffs Game 5 schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more

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UPDATED: Apr 28, 2026 04:19 AM IST

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UPDATED: Apr 28, 2026 04:19 AM IST

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Nuggets find themselves on the brink of elimination as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5

Timberwolves have overcome key injuries to Anthony Edwards and others, fueled by stout defense and timely scoring

The Denver Nuggets find themselves on the brink of elimination as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series tonight at Ball Arena. After dropping three straight, including a 112-96 loss in Game 4, highlighted by Ayo Dosunmu’s career-high 43-point explosion off the bench, Minnesota holds a commanding 3-1 lead.

The Timberwolves have overcome key injuries to Anthony Edwards and others, fueled by stout defense and timely scoring. At the same time, a late-game scuffle involving Nikola Jokić and Jaden McDaniels added extra tension and led to ejections and an ongoing NBA investigation.

For Denver, survival means a must-win at home behind the MVP-caliber play of Jokić and Jamal Murray, as fatigue and depth issues have plagued them lately. Can the Nuggets force a Game 6 in Minneapolis, or will the Wolves close out the series and advance? To find out, here is how to watch the Nuggets vs Timberwolves NBA Game 4 live.