The Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets match player stats from November 15, 2025 featured another Nikola Jokic masterclass and a decisive second-half surge that snapped Minnesota’s four-game winning streak at Target Center.
Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, and three teammates scored 23 points apiece as the Denver Nuggets won their seventh straight game, 123-112, over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jokic Dominant, Denver’s Depth Shines
Jokic was practically unguardable all night.
He shot 8-for-15 from the field, went 8-for-8 from the free throw line, and converted three 3-pointers.
He added two steals and a block, finishing as the game’s most complete player by some distance.
Tim Hardaway Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray each chipped in 23 points.
Gordon added 10 rebounds to his scoring output, while Murray distributed 12 assists alongside his scoring effort.
The Nuggets did all of this while missing both starting forwards.
Christian Braun was out with a left ankle sprain, and Cam Johnson sat with a right biceps strain.
Denver was without two of their most versatile perimeter players and still won comfortably in the fourth quarter.
Edwards and Randle Lead Timberwolves’ Fight
Minnesota was competitive for three quarters and had reasons for optimism going into the final period.
Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards each scored 26 points to lead the Timberwolves.
Randle was efficient throughout, dishing out eight assists to complement his scoring, while Edwards got to the line regularly.
However, Edwards struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-8 from three on the night.
He finished 8-for-23 from the field overall, an off night by his high standards.
Naz Reid was the standout off the bench, finishing with 19 points, 17 of which came in the first half.
Jaden McDaniels added 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, making his presence felt at both ends.
The Fourth Quarter Collapse
Minnesota led 60-55 at halftime and the game appeared well in the balance.
The score was tied at 90 going into the final two minutes of the third quarter before Denver found another gear.
The Nuggets went on a 12-3 run to open up a double-digit lead and never let Minnesota back into it.
Denver outscored the Timberwolves 36-26 in the fourth quarter alone, turning a competitive game into a comfortable victory.
Three-point shooting was the decisive margin. Denver converted 48 percent from deep on 29 attempts, while Minnesota shot just 29 percent on 34 attempts.
Top Individual Match Player Stats
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | 27 | 12 | 11 | 8/15 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | 23 | — | 12 | — |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | 23 | 10 | — | — |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | 23 | — | — | — |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 26 | 8 | — | 8/23, 0/8 3pt |
| Julius Randle | MIN | 26 | — | 8 | — |
| Naz Reid | MIN | 19 | — | — | 17 in 1st half |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 blocks |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | — | — | — | Starter |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 123 | 112 |
| Q1 | 29 | 31 |
| Q2 | 26 | 29 |
| Q3 | 32 | 26 |
| Q4 | 36 | 26 |
| Halftime | 55 | 60 |
| FG% | 47% (39-83) | 47% (41-88) |
| 3-Point % | 48% (14-29) | 29% (10-34) |
| Free Throw % | 82% (31-38) | 87% (20-23) |
| Rebounds | 47 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Largest Lead | 14 | 7 |
Where the Series Stands
The loss ended Minnesota’s four-game winning streak and exposed a concerning early-season trend.
Through their first 13 games, the Timberwolves had not beaten a single team above .500.
Denver had now won both regular-season meetings between these Northwest Division rivals, a turnaround from the previous year when Minnesota swept the series.
When Jokic operates at this level, creating opportunities for three teammates to reach 23 points while posting a triple-double himself, the Nuggets remain one of the most complete teams in the Western Conference.
For Minnesota, solving the Jokic puzzle remains the defining challenge of their season.
