Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Results According to NBA 2K26

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Let’s take a look at the predicted outcome of Game 3 between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to NBA 2K26. After a thrilling Game 2 win, the Timberwolves kept their season alive, but the series is currently tied 1-1. Now, the action moves to Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will have home-court advantage and anything could happen. Let’s get straight to the simulated results.

Who wins Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 according to NBA 2K26?

Our NBA 2K26 simulation predicts the Minnesota Timberwolves will win Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets in overtime, with a final score of 121-117.

TEAM 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter OT Final
DEN 30 23 20 29 15 117
MIN 25 19 30 28 19 121

The Timberwolves once again staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 12-point disadvantage to defeat the Nuggets. Despite a slow second quarter where they scored only 19 points, they rallied in the third, outscoring Denver 30-20. The game was incredibly close, as Nikola Jokic scored with just 3 seconds remaining to tie it up.

The Timberwolves regained the lead in overtime, and the Nuggets struggled to keep up. Ultimately, the Timberwolves won the game.

Julius Randle had a strong performance with 30 points and 10 assists, adding 6 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo also contributed significantly, scoring 23 and 21 points, respectively. Rudy Gobert dominated the boards with 19 rebounds and chipped in with 13 points as the team secured the win.

The Nuggets lost despite a strong performance from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who together scored 75 points. Jokic also had an impressive game with 20 rebounds and 4 steals, but it wasn’t enough to win in overtime.

Additionally, check out some of the game stats from our Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 results:

Nuggets STAT Timberwolves
47/100 (47%) Field Goals 48/90 (53%)
11/37 (30%) Three Pointers 13/31 (42%)
12/13 (92%) Free Throws 12/15 (80%)
6 Offensive Rebounds 6
39 Defensive Rebounds 48
12 Steals 7
0 Blocks 4
8 (13) Turnovers (Points Off) 14 (10)
11 Team Fouls 8
12 Biggest Lead 7
28:10 Time of Possession 24:48

This win gives the Timberwolves their first lead in the series. They also get another home game before heading back to Denver. If Minnesota can win Game 4 and go up 3-1, they’ll be in a very strong position to win the series – it would move from being a hopeful possibility to a likely outcome.

The Nuggets lost Game 3, marking their second consecutive defeat. While they started strong and built early leads, Denver has had trouble holding onto them. They need to make changes quickly, or they risk losing the series. Winning Game 4 is crucial to get back on track and potentially turn things around.

Alright, so that’s how Game 3 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves played out in my NBA 2K26 simulation! I hope you guys enjoyed watching it. Now, I’m really excited to see how the actual game goes tonight!

These simulations help us refine our predictions by letting us test different CPU settings. While we constantly strive for improvement, it’s impossible to foresee every outcome. This past postseason was especially unpredictable and filled with thrilling plays.

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2026-04-24 18:11