Nuggets–Timberwolves rivalry

{{Infobox sports rivalry

| name = Nuggets–Timberwolves rivalry

| team1logo = Denver Nuggets Wordmark Logo 2018-current.gif

| team2logo = Minnesota Timberwolves wordmark logo 2017–present.jpg

| first contested = November 22, 1989
Nuggets 96, Timberwolves 93{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head in the NBA Regular Season - All-Time Game Log |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/nuggets_vs_timberwolves_game_log_season.htm |website=Land of Basketball}}

| mostrecent = April 1, 2025
Nuggets 139, Timberwolves 140 (2OT)

| nextmeeting = 2025

| total =

| currentstreak = MIN W5

| longeststreak = DEN, 12 (1994–1996), (2018–2021)
MIN, 8 (2002–2004)

| series = 97–68 (DEN)

| regularseason = 89–59 (DEN)

| postseason = 9–8 (MIN)

| section_header = Postseason history{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head in the NBA Playoffs - All-Time Game Log |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/nuggets_vs_timberwolves_game_log_pl.htm |website=Land of Basketball}}

| section_info =

2004 Western Conference First Round: Timberwolves won, 4–1
2023 Western Conference First Round: Nuggets won, 4–1
2024 Western Conference Semifinals: Timberwolves won, 4–3

}}

The Nuggets–Timberwolves rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web |last1=Krawczynski |first1=Jon |last2=Jones |first2=Tony |title=Familiarity between Timberwolves and Nuggets could breed the NBA's next great rivalry |url=https://theathletic.com/5468829/2024/05/03/timberwolves-nuggets-familiarity-rivalry-playoffs/ |website=The Athletic |access-date=7 May 2024 |date=May 3, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Handler |first1=Ben |title=Are the Nuggets and Timberwolves officially rivals? Nikola Jokic weighs in |url=https://nugglove.com/posts/nuggets-timberwolves-officially-rivals-nikola-jokic |website=NuggLove |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522141832/https://nugglove.com/posts/nuggets-timberwolves-officially-rivals-nikola-jokic |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |date=May 20, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Neururer |first1=Andrew |title=Minnesota Timberwolves: top 5 rivalries |url=https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2017/08/23/minnesota-timberwolves-top-5-rivalries/3/ |website=Dunkin with Wolves |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522143745/https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2017/08/23/minnesota-timberwolves-top-5-rivalries/3/ |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |date=August 23, 2017}}

Following the relocation of the Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles, Minnesota was without an NBA team until the 1989 season. The NBA granted one of its four new expansion teams to original owners Harvey Ratner and Marv Wolfenson,{{cite web |last1=Rippel |first1=Joel |title=Marv Wolfenson brought NBA back to Minneapolis |url=https://www.ajwnews.com/wolfenson-remembered-bringing-nba-back-minneapolis/ |website=American Jewish World |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002154708/https://www.ajwnews.com/wolfenson-remembered-bringing-nba-back-minneapolis/ |archive-date=October 2, 2023 |date=May 23, 2020}} leading to the establishment of the Timberwolves for the 1989 season.{{cite news |last1=Cotton |first1=Anthony |title=NBA ACCEPTS MIAMI, CHARLOTTE, ORLANDO, TWIN CITIES |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1987/04/23/nba-accepts-miami-charlotte-orlando-twin-cities/f88fe55e-1605-4418-95d1-3822cb35b618/ |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521141756/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1987/04/23/nba-accepts-miami-charlotte-orlando-twin-cities/f88fe55e-1605-4418-95d1-3822cb35b618/ |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |date=April 23, 1987}} The Timberwolves were placed in the Midwest Division, where they competed alongside the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web |title=1989-90 NBA Season Summary |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1990.html |website=Basketball Reference |access-date=25 May 2024}} While the two teams had a playoff meeting in 2004, their rivalry did not truly intensify until the 2020s. During this period, the Nuggets and Timberwolves frequently clashed for the divisional title and in the playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Benedetto |first1=Vinny |title=Nuggets, Timberwolves show budding rivalry after seven-game series |url=https://denvergazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/nuggets-timberwolves-show-budding-rivalry-after-seven-game-series/article_31040a76-16f2-11ef-876d-2f35506d5406.html#:~:text=As%20division%20foes%2C%20they%20play,rivalry%20blossomed%20in%20recent%20weeks. |website=Denver Gazette |publisher=Christopher P. Reen |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521034205/https://denvergazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/nuggets-timberwolves-show-budding-rivalry-after-seven-game-series/article_31040a76-16f2-11ef-876d-2f35506d5406.html |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |date=May 20, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Mikash |first1=Zach |title=The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are a burgeoning rivalry |url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/the-denver-nuggets-minnesota-timberwolves-rivalry-nikola-jokic-anthony-edwards-nba-playoffs/ |website=Denver Stiffs |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522155928/https://www.denverstiffs.com/the-denver-nuggets-minnesota-timberwolves-rivalry-nikola-jokic-anthony-edwards-nba-playoffs/ |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |date=May 3, 2024}}

History

=2004: First playoff meeting=

In the 2003 season, the Timberwolves were still in search of their first playoff series victory, despite their consistent playoff appearances for seven consecutive seasons.{{cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIN/ |website=Basketball Reference |access-date=24 May 2024}} To overcome this obstacle, they made a significant trade for Latrell Sprewell, a 4-time All-Star guard, and Sam Cassell.{{cite web |last1=Dae |first1=Key |title=Best. Trade.(s) Ever. - The Summer of Sam and Spree |url=https://www.canishoopus.com/2012/8/22/3260723/best-trade-s-ever-the-summer-of-sam-and-spree |website=Canis Hoopus |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825154021/https://www.canishoopus.com/2012/8/22/3260723/best-trade-s-ever-the-summer-of-sam-and-spree |archive-date=August 25, 2012 |date=August 22, 2012}} These two players, along with the All-Star Kevin Garnett, played a crucial role in leading the Timberwolves to secure the number one seed in the Western Conference, marking a historic first for the franchise.{{cite web |last1=Theige |first1=Kyle |title=Best Team to Never Win a Championship: 2003-2004 Minnesota Timberwolves |url=https://www.canishoopus.com/2020/4/15/21207466/best-team-to-never-win-a-title-2003-2004-minnesota-timberwolves-sbnation |website=Canis Hoopus |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416160205/https://www.canishoopus.com/2020/4/15/21207466/best-team-to-never-win-a-title-2003-2004-minnesota-timberwolves-sbnation |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |date=April 15, 2020}} On the other hand, the Nuggets were determined to put an end to their eight-year postseason absence.{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head in the NBA Regular Season - All-Time Game Log |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DEN/ |website=Basketball Reference |access-date=24 May 2024}} Led by the newly drafted Carmelo Anthony, the Nuggets finished with a {{win-loss record|w=43|l=39}} record, securing the eighth seed and marking their return to the playoffs for the first time since the 1995 season.{{cite web |last1=Morton |first1=Jeff |title=2003: The Year that changed the Denver Nuggets forever |url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2003-the-year-that-changed-the-denver-nuggets-forever/ |website=Denver Stiffs |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608121612/https://www.denverstiffs.com/2003-the-year-that-changed-the-denver-nuggets-forever/ |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |date=May 14, 2023}} In the first playoff meeting in the rivalry, the top-seeded Timberwolves easily defeated the eight-seed Nuggets 4 games to 1, marking the Timberwolves first playoff series win in franchise history.{{cite web |title=2004 NBA Western Conference First Round Nuggets vs. Timberwolves |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2004-nba-western-conference-first-round-nuggets-vs-timberwolves.html |website=Basketball Reference |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310173103/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2004-nba-western-conference-first-round-nuggets-vs-timberwolves.html |archive-date=March 10, 2016}}

=2017: Play-in game to end a postseason drought=

In the 2017 NBA season, the Timberwolves aimed to end a thirteen-year postseason drought, while the Nuggets were looking to break a four-year playoff drought. On April 9, 2018, both teams had matching records of {{win-loss record|w=46|l=35}}, leading to a decisive showdown on April 11. The victor would secure the last playoff spot, while the defeated team would be eliminated from contention.{{cite web |last1=McGregor |first1=Gilbert |title=Nuggets vs. Timberwolves adds to rare history of win-or-go-home games |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nuggets-vs-timberwolves-game-nba-playoffs-2018-standings-seedings-history-kings-bullets-cavs/xu1jl590s22i15g7oxur6cddp |website=Sporting News |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521143751/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nuggets-vs-timberwolves-game-nba-playoffs-2018-standings-seedings-history-kings-bullets-cavs/xu1jl590s22i15g7oxur6cddp |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |date=April 11, 2018}}

In the first final-day play-in game in the NBA in 21 years, the Timberwolves held a lead of 10 points in the second quarter. With 4:26 remaining in regulation, PG Jeff Teague's 3-pointer extended their lead to 99–91. However, the Nuggets mounted a comeback, going on a 10–2 run to tie the game at 101-101 and force overtime. In the extra period, the Nuggets took a 106–105 lead, but then the Timberwolves shut out the Nuggets to secure a 112–106 victory. This win ended their thirteen-year postseason drought, eliminated the Nuggets, and marked their return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2003 season.{{cite web |title=Butler, Towns lead T-wolves past Nuggets in OT, to playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/400975971 |website=ESPN |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713185429/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/400975971 |archive-date=July 13, 2021 |date=April 12, 2018}}

=2020s: Rivalry intensifies=

In the 2020 season, the Timberwolves decided to dismiss HC Ryan Saunders and appointed assistant HC Chris Finch as their new head coach. Before this role, Finch served as an associate HC for the Nuggets during the 2016–2017 season.{{cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves Name Chris Finch Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-name-chris-finch-head-coach |website=NBA |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222150457/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-name-chris-finch-head-coach |archive-date=February 22, 2021 |date=February 22, 2021}} In the 2022 season, the Timberwolves secured Tim Connelly as their president, signing him to a lucrative 5-year, $40 million contract. Connelly assumed the same position he held with the Nuggets.{{cite web |last1=Krawczynski |first1=Jon |last2=Charania |first2=Shams |title=Behind the scenes of Tim Connelly's mega deal to the Timberwolves |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3326241/2022/05/23/tim-connelly-wolves/ |website=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times Company |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520132431/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3326241/2022/05/23/tim-connelly-wolves/ |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |date=May 23, 2022}} To fill the void left by Connelly in the front office, the Nuggets promoted Calvin Booth, who had been recruited from the Timberwolves in 2017.{{cite web |title=Nuggets promote Calvin Booth to President of Basketball Operations |url=https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nuggets-promote-calvin-booth-to-president-of-basketball-operations |website=Basketball News |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706195659/https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nuggets-promote-calvin-booth-to-president-of-basketball-operations |archive-date=July 6, 2022 |date=June 3, 2022}}

Despite acquiring Rudy Gobert in the offseason and aiming for a championship, the Timberwolves faced significant struggles in the 2022 NBA season. Although their defense performed adequately, ranking 10th out of 30 teams in Def Rtg, their offense struggled to generate points, scoring only 113.3 points per 100 possessions, placing them 23rd among all teams. Consequently, they faced difficulties in consistently winning games.{{cite web |title=2022-23 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster and Stats |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIN/2023.html |website=Basketball Reference |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925155357/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIN/2023.html |archive-date=September 25, 2023}} This resulted in many sports analysts and fans labeling them as one of the most disappointing teams of that season.{{cite web |last1=Robson |first1=Britt |title=Greater expectations not met with greater results in entertaining, but disappointing season for Wolves |url=https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2023/04/greater-expectations-not-met-with-greater-results-in-entertaining-but-disappointing-season-for-wolves/ |website=Minn Post |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428001557/https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2023/04/greater-expectations-not-met-with-greater-results-in-entertaining-but-disappointing-season-for-wolves/ |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |date=April 27, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Grany |title=The NBA's 10 Biggest Disappointments Halfway Through 2022-23 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10061186-the-nbas-10-biggest-disappointments-halfway-through-2022-23#:~:text=The%20Minnesota%20Timberwolves%20Big%20Bet%20Went%20Bust |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113173222/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10061186-the-nbas-10-biggest-disappointments-halfway-through-2022-23#:~:text=The%20Minnesota%20Timberwolves%20Big%20Bet%20Went%20Bust |archive-date=January 13, 2023 |date=January 13, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Amurao |first1=Reign |title=Why the Minnesota Timberwolves have been a massive disappointment in 2022 |url=https://sportsnaut.com/minnesota-timberwolves-disappointment-2022/ |website=Sports Naut |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109200144/https://sportsnaut.com/minnesota-timberwolves-disappointment-2022/` |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |date=November 8, 2022}} On the other hand, the Nuggets excelled throughout the season, clinching the best record in the Western Conference at 53-29 for the first time in franchise history.{{cite web |last1=Nehm |first1=Eric |title=Bucks clinch NBA's best record, Nuggets secure No. 1 seed in West |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4385817/2023/04/05/bucks-nuggets-clinch-top-seeds/ |website=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times Company |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522174308/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4385817/2023/04/05/bucks-nuggets-clinch-top-seeds/ |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |date=April 5, 2023}} The Timberwolves managed to secure a {{win-loss record|w=42|l=40}} record, earning a spot in the play-in tournament. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers but defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, they made it to the playoffs as the 8th seed, setting up a playoff series against the top-seeded Nuggets.{{cite web |title=Wolves go big to beat Thunder in play-in game, get 8th seed |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401539676 |website=ESPN |publisher=the Walt Disney Company |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422031958/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401539676/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |date=April 15, 2023}} The Timberwolves managed to prevent a sweep in the 2023 playoffs by winning game 4 during overtime. However, the Nuggets maintained their dominance throughout the series, ultimately winning 4 out of the 5 games.{{cite web |title=Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401541196 |website=ESPN |publisher=the Walt Disney Company |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426041454/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401541196 |archive-date=April 26, 2023 |date=April 26, 2023}} The Nuggets went on to win in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, clinching their first NBA Finals championship in franchise history after 47 seasons in the NBA.{{cite web |last1=Singer |first1=Mike |title=Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to first NBA championship, ousting Heat in 5 |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/12/nikola-jokic-nuggets-win-first-nba-championship-game-5/ |website=Denver Post |publisher=MediaNews |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613040539/https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/12/nikola-jokic-nuggets-win-first-nba-championship-game-5/ |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |date=June 12, 2023}}

The Nuggets began the 2023 season as the defending champions, while the Timberwolves rebounded from a disappointing previous season and emerged as stronger contenders. Throughout the season, these two teams, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, battled for the Northwest divisional title.{{cite web |last1=Aker |first1=Nathan |title=Northwest Division Race Winding down to Decide the Top Spot in the Western Conference |url=https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/nba-northwest-division-race-western-conference-thunder-timberwolves |website=Inside the Thunder |publisher=SI |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415045935/https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/nba-northwest-division-race-western-conference-thunder-timberwolves |archive-date=April 15, 2024 |date=April 4, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Cumming |first1=Stacey |title=2023-24 NBA Mid-Season Reports: Northwest Division |url=https://www.backsportspage.com/2023-24-nba-mid-season-reports-northwest-division/ |website=Back Sports Page |access-date=22 May 2024 |date=February 9, 2024}} In the final game of the season, all three teams had identical {{win-loss record|w=56|l=25}} records and were in contention for the Northwest division title.{{cite web |last1=Koons |first1=Zach |title=Breaking Down the Playoff Scenarios for the No. 1 Seed in the Western Conference |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2024/04/12/western-conference-playoff-picture-no-1-seed-race |website=SI |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413033928/https://www.si.com/nba/2024/04/12/western-conference-playoff-picture-no-1-seed-race |archive-date=April 13, 2024 |date=April 12, 2024}} The Thunder and Nuggets emerged victorious in their games, while the Timberwolves suffered a defeat. As a result of tiebreakers, the Thunder claimed the division title, with the Nuggets and Timberwolves securing the 2nd and 3rd seeds, respectively.{{cite web |last1=MacMahon |first1=Tim |title=Thunder clinch 1-seed but are keeping 'eyes on the prize' |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39943953/thunder-clinch-no-1-seed-western-conference-playoffs |website=ESPN |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415045038/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39943953/thunder-clinch-no-1-seed-western-conference-playoffs |archive-date=April 15, 2024 |date=April 14, 2024}} In the 2024 playoffs, the Timberwolves achieved their first-ever franchise sweep, and their first playoff series win in 20 years by defeating the Phoenix Suns,{{cite web |last1=Wald |first1=Jeff |title=Timberwolves sweep Suns, advance in NBA Playoffs after wild Game 4 finish |url=https://www.fox9.com/sports/timberwolves-sweep-suns-nba-playoffs |website=Fox9 |publisher=KMSP-TV |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429044746/https://www.fox9.com/sports/timberwolves-sweep-suns-nba-playoffs |archive-date=April 29, 2024 |date=April 29, 2024}} while the Nuggets emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web |last1=Duarte |first1=Michael |title=Lakers season ends in Denver after Nuggets hold on to 108-106 victory in Game 5 |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nuggets-lakers-nba-playoffs-game-five/3400355/ |website=NBCLosSngeles |publisher=KNBC |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430043039/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nuggets-lakers-nba-playoffs-game-five/3400355/ |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |date=April 29, 2024}} This paved the way for an exciting playoff series between the two teams in the Semifinals.{{cite web |title=Wolves, Nuggets meet in a Round 2 of NBA playoffs, pitting Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wolves-nuggets-meet-in-a-round-2-of-nba-playoffs/ |website=CBSnews |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504204613/https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wolves-nuggets-meet-in-a-round-2-of-nba-playoffs/ |archive-date=May 4, 2024 |date=May 4, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Lowe |first1=Zach |title=Lowe: What to expect from this Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets clash of the titans |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40072558/lowe-expect-minnesota-timberwolves-denver-nuggets-clash-titans-nba-western-conference-playoffs#selection-16555.0-16564.2 |website=ESPN |publisher=The Walt Disney Company |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240509231804/https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40072558/lowe-expect-minnesota-timberwolves-denver-nuggets-clash-titans-nba-western-conference-playoffs#selection-16555.0-16564.2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 9, 2024 |date=May 3, 2024}}

=2024 Western Conference Semifinals=

The Timberwolves were off to a strong start in Denver, securing victories in the first two games with a defensive display and Anthony Edwards consistently scoring over 20 points in each match.{{cite web |title=Timberwolves blitz Nuggets for 106-80 win sans Gobert, take 2-0 series lead |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wolves-beat-nuggets-game-2/ |website=CBSnews |publisher=Simon & Schuster |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510032854/https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wolves-beat-nuggets-game-2/ |archive-date=May 10, 2024 |date=May 7, 2024}} However, the Nuggets swiftly retaliated by claiming victory in the subsequent two games held in Minneapolis.{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Dave |title=Nuggets confidently tie series with Timberwolves in 115-107 win in Game 4 fueled by Jokic and Gordon |url=https://www.timesleader.com/sports/1654442/nuggets-confidently-tie-series-with-timberwolves-in-115-107-win-in-game-4-fueled-by-jokic-and-gordon |website=Times Leader |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513091632/https://www.timesleader.com/sports/1654442/nuggets-confidently-tie-series-with-timberwolves-in-115-107-win-in-game-4-fueled-by-jokic-and-gordon |archive-date=May 13, 2024 |language=English |date=May 13, 2024}} As the series returned to Denver for the fifth game, Nikola Jokić's remarkable 40-point performance propelled the Nuggets to victory, granting them a three-game winning streak and the lead in the series.{{cite web |last1=Stapleton |first1=Arnie |title=Nikola Jokic scores 40 in Nuggets' Game 5 win over Wolves for 3-2 series lead |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-timberwolves-game-5-recap-2024-west-semifinals |website=NBA |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518093351/https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-timberwolves-game-5-recap-2024-west-semifinals |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |date=May 15, 2024}} In game six in Minneapolis, the Timberwolves delivered a dominant performance against the defending champions, ultimately emerging victorious with a resounding 115–70 scoreline. The Nuggets suffered their third-largest defeat in history, matching a 45-point margin.{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets Worst Losses Ever |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/teams/stats/worst_losses_nuggets.htm |website=Land of Basketball |access-date=25 May 2024}} The series was deadlocked at 3-3, leading to a decisive game 7 in Denver.{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Dave |title=Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves top Nuggets in Game 6, force deciding Game 7 |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-timberwolves-game-6-recap-2024-west-semifinals |website=NBA |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517042453/https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-timberwolves-game-6-recap-2024-west-semifinals |archive-date=May 17, 2024 |date=May 17, 2024}} During the seventh game, the Timberwolves were behind by 20 points in the 3rd quarter, with a score of 58–38. Despite the deficit, they managed to go on a 28–9 run, reducing the gap to 67–66 by the end of the quarter. The Timberwolves seized and maintained the lead, ultimately triumphing 98–90. For the Timberwolves, this victory marked the largest comeback (20 points) in game 7 history, eliminated the reigning champions Nuggets, and advanced them to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2003 season.{{cite web |last1=Hine |first1=Chris |title=Timberwolves stun Nuggets in Game 7 with history-making comeback in second half |url=https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-nuggets-game-7-western-conference-semifinals-comeback-anthony-edwards/600367217/#:~:text=It%20finally%20got%20some%20company,Denver%20Nuggets%20at%20Ball%20Arena. |website=StarTribune |publisher=Star Tribune Media Company, LLC |access-date=22 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520103135/https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-nuggets-game-7-western-conference-semifinals-comeback-anthony-edwards/600367217/ |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |date=May 20, 2024}} When asked on if he feels there is a budding rivalry between themselves and Minnesota. Jokic responded "I think they're built to beat us."{{cite web |last1=Songco |first1=Paolo |title=Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Gets Brutally Honest on Minnesota Timberwolves Rivalry: 'They're Built to Beat Us' |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/denver_nuggets_nikola_jokic_gets_brutally_honest_on_minnesota_timberwolves_rivalry_theyre_built_to_beat_us/s1_17382_40381520 |website=Yardbarker |access-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524224015/https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/denver_nuggets_nikola_jokic_gets_brutally_honest_on_minnesota_timberwolves_rivalry_theyre_built_to_beat_us/s1_17382_40381520 |archive-date=May 24, 2024 |date=May 20, 2024}}

Season-by-season results

{{Game log start|style={{Basketball primary style|}};|title= Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Season-by-Season Results}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};|title=1989–1990s (Nuggets 30–20)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at Denver Nuggets |at Minnesota Timberwolves |Overall series|Notes}}

| {{nbay|1989}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|5–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|5–0}}

| Minnesota Timberwolves join the NBA as an expansion team and are placed in the Western Conference and the Midwest Division, becoming divisional rivals with the Nuggets.
This marks the return of an NBA team based in Minnesota since the Lakers played there during the 1959–60 season.

| {{nbay|1990}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–2}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|8–2}}

| {{nbay|1991}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–2}}

| Tie {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|10–5}}

| {{nbay|1992}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–2}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|13–7}}

| {{nbay|1993}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|17–8}}

| {{nbay|1994}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|6–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|23–8}}

| {{nbay|1995}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|27–8}}

| Nuggets win 12 games in a row against the Timberwolves. Kevin Garnett makes his debut for the Timberwolves.

| {{nbay|1996}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|27–12}}

| Timberwolves sweep the season series for the first time.

| {{nbay|1997}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|28–15}}

| {{nbay|1998}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|1–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|28–18}}

| {{nbay|1999}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|30–20}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};|title=2000s (Nuggets, 24–21)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at Denver Nuggets |at Minnesota Timberwolves |Overall series|Notes}}

| {{nbay|2000}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|32–22}}

| {{nbay|2001}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|34–24}}

| {{nbay|2002}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|34–28}}

| {{nbay|2003}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|35–31}}

| Timberwolves win 8 games in a row against the Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony makes his debut for the Nuggets.

|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;"

| 2004 Western Conference First Round

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|4–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|36–35}}

| 1st postseason series.

| {{nbay|2004}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|38–37}}

| Nuggets and Timberwolves are placed in the newly formed Northwest Division.

| {{nbay|2005}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|41–38}}

| {{nbay|2006}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|43–40}}

| Kevin Garnett traded to the Boston Celtics after this season.

| {{nbay|2007}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|47–40}}

| {{nbay|2008}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|51–40}}

| {{nbay|2009}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|54–41}}

| Nuggets win 10 games in a row against the Timberwolves.

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};|title=2010s (Nuggets, 28–12)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at Denver Nuggets |at Minnesota Timberwolves |Overall series|Notes}}

| {{nbay|2010}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|58–41}}

| Carmelo Anthony traded to the New York Knicks between the third and final game of this series.

| {{nbay|2011}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|61–42}}

| {{nbay|2012}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|63–44}}

| {{nbay|2013}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|65–46}}

| {{nbay|2014}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|68–47}}

| Kevin Garnett traded back to Timberwolves before the final game of the series.

| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|71–48}}

| Nikola Jokić makes his debut for the Nuggets. Karl-Anthony Towns makes his debut for the Timberwolves. Kevin Garnett retires after the season.

| {{nbay|2016}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|73–50}}

| {{nbay|2017}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|74–53}}

| Timberwolves have the better record at home in the regular season for the first time since the 2003 season.
In the last game of the season that determined who goes to the playoffs, Timberwolves defeat the Nuggets 112–106 in overtime, snapping a thirteen-season playoff drought and eliminating the Nuggets from the playoffs.

| {{nbay|2018}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|78–53}}

| {{nbay|2019}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|82–53}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};|title=2020s (Timberwolves, 14–13)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at Denver Nuggets |at Minnesota Timberwolves |Overall series|Notes}}

| {{nbay|2020}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|3–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|1–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|85–53}}

| Anthony Edwards makes his debut for the Timberwolves.

| {{nbay|2021}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|3–1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|86–56}}

| Nuggets win 12 games in a row against the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves finish with a winning record in Denver for the first time since the 2002–03 season.

| {{nbay|2022}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|88–58}}

|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;"

| 2023 Western Conference First Round

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | {{nowrap|4–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|3–0}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|92–59}}

| 2nd postseason series.
Nuggets go on to win 2023 NBA Finals.

| {{nbay|2023}}

| Tie

| {{nowrap|2–2}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|94–61}}

|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;"

| 2024 Western Conference Semifinals

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|4–3}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|3–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|2–1}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|97–65}}

| 3rd postseason series.
In game 7, Timberwolves pull off the biggest comeback (20 points) in game 7 history to defeat the Nuggets. Karl-Anthony Towns traded to the New York Knicks after the season.

| {{nbay|2024}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|4–0}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|2–0}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets
{{nowrap|97–69}}

| Timberwolves sweep the regular-season series vs. Denver for the first time since the 2002–03 season.

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball primary style|}};|title=Summary of Results|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at Denver Nuggets |at Minnesota Timberwolves |Notes}}

| Regular season games

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|89–60}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|48–26}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|41–34}}

| Postseason games

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|9–8}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|5–4}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|5–3}}

| Postseason series

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | {{nowrap|2–1}}

| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}}

| style="{{Basketball secondary style|Minnesota Timberwolves}};" | Timberwolves, {{nowrap|1–0}}

| Western Conference First Round: 2004, 2023
Western Conference Semifinals: 2024

| Regular and postseason

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|97–69}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|53–30}}

| style="{{Basketball primary style|Denver Nuggets}};" | Nuggets, {{nowrap|44–39}}

References

Category:Denver Nuggets

Category:Minnesota Timberwolves

Category:NBA rivalries

Nuggets–Timberwolves rivalry

History

=2004: First playoff meeting=

=2017: Play-in game to end a postseason drought=

=2020s: Rivalry intensifies=

=2024 Western Conference Semifinals=

Season-by-season results

See also

References