How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets: TV channel, NBA live stream information, start time

3rd quarter report

Only a quarter remains between the Timberwolves and the victory they should get tonight. They gained a lead of 88:81 against the Nuggets.

If the Timberwolves keep playing like this, they will increase their record to 3-2 in no time. On the other hand, the Nuggets will have to settle for a 2-3 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).

Who plays

Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Current records: Denver 2-2, Minnesota 2-2

Here's how to watch

• When: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: ESPN
• Consequences: CBS Sports App
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Ticket price: $29.00

What you should know

The Nuggets and Timberwolves have been evenly matched at 5-5 since March 2024, but not for much longer. The Denver Nuggets remain on the road on Friday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets have suffered more turnovers lately as they have increased their point total in the last three games.

The Nuggets are fresh and scoring the most points they have scored all season. They secured a 144-139 W over the Nets on Tuesday. The victory was all the more spectacular because Denver was 17 minutes behind with 10:49 left in the second quarter.

Nikola Jokic continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, posting a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists. His night made it three straight games in which he scored at least 30 points. Aaron Gordon was another key player, going 8-for-11 en route to 24 points and five rebounds.

The Nuggets worked as a unit and finished the game with 31 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since April.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves entered their game against the Mavericks on Tuesday without a home loss, but there is a first time for everything. The Timberwolves took a 120-114 hit in the loss column at the hands of the Mavericks.

Despite the loss, the Timberwolves got strong performances from Anthony Edwards, who went 7-for-13 from distance for 37 points plus six rebounds, and Julius Randle, who had 20 points plus seven assists and seven rebounds. Additionally, Edwards also posted a 60% field goal percentage, which was his highest since March.

The win brought Denver back to level at 2-2. As for Minnesota, the loss dropped their record to an identical 2-2.

The Nuggets will be hoping to beat the odds on Friday as pundits believe they are headed for a loss. This is the first time they have played away as underdogs this season.

The Nuggets fell in their last meeting in May against the Timberwolves, losing 98-90. Can the Nuggets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

Opportunities

According to the latest NBA odds, Minnesota is the 4-point favorite against Denver.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the situation, as the game began with the Timberwolves as 4.5-point favorites.

The over/under is 219 points.

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Series story

Minnesota and Denver each have 5 wins in their last 10 games.

• May 19, 2024 – Minnesota 98 ​​vs. Denver 90
• May 16, 2024 – Minnesota 115 vs. Denver 70
• May 14, 2024 – Denver 112 vs. Minnesota 97
• May 12, 2024 – Denver 115 vs. Minnesota 107
• May 10, 2024 – Denver 117 vs. Minnesota 90
• May 6, 2024 – Minnesota 106 vs. Denver 80
• May 4, 2024 – Minnesota 106 vs. Denver 99
• April 10, 2024 – Denver 116 vs. Minnesota 107
• March 29, 2024 – Minnesota 111 vs. Denver 98
• March 19, 2024 – Denver 115 vs. Minnesota 112