Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 27, 2026

The market total of 226.5 looked vulnerable from the start, as the first quarter yielded just 63 combined points—a sluggish beginning that suggested a defensive grind was in store. Minnesota came out flat at 29 points in Q1 while Denver posted 34, setting a modest early tone. The second quarter only reinforced that picture: 48 combined points marked the game's least productive stretch, with Minnesota managing just 22 and Denver 26. At halftime, the combined 111 points sat well below the closing number, validating the under's early promise.

The second half, however, flipped the script entirely. Denver and Minnesota combined for 127 points across the final 24 minutes, with Q4 emerging as a frenzy—66 combined points as both teams emptied the tank late. The Nuggets prevailed 125–113, their fourth-quarter burst and balanced scoring depth making the difference. Nikola Jokić orchestrated the win with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Jamal Murray added 24 and Spencer Jones chipped in 20. For Minnesota, Julius Randle led with 27 points and 6 assists alongside 9 rebounds; Ayo Dosunmu contributed 18 points and 4 assists.

The final combined 238 cleared the total by 11.5 points, a decisive over that proved DAGGER's pregame under call wrong. Minnesota's 38-point fourth quarter and Denver's late-game offensive aggression obliterated the projected ceiling.