Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 1, 2026

Minnesota pulled off a 117–108 road victory in Denver, holding the Nuggets to their lowest output in a matchup where offense was consistently constrained. The combined 225 points fell 15.5 points shy of the 240.5 market total—a decisive under that DAGGER had flagged pregame.

The game's rhythm tilted toward the second half. After a balanced first half of 108 combined points, the third quarter erupted for 64 combined points, the game's highest-scoring frame, before both teams cooled again in the fourth at just 53 combined. Despite Nikola Jokić's dominant 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, Denver's supporting cast—Jamal Murray with 25 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. with 17—couldn't generate enough volume. The Timberwolves' offensive balance proved decisive: Anthony Edwards scored 21 with 6 assists, Jaden McDaniels added 20, and Bones Hyland chipped in 18. Minnesota's depth and Denver's relatively quiet night by recent standards (the Nuggets have averaged 123.5 over their last ten games) set the stage for an under environment. This matchup marked a sharp contrast to the teams' December 25 meeting, which combined for 280 points—a reminder that totals in this series can swing wildly. The under landed cleanly in what became a lower-scoring affair than either team's recent pace suggested.