Nikola Jokic (15) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets leave the floor after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets scores as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets draws a foul as Julius Randle (30), Rudy Gobert (27) and Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks back to the offensive end during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets posterizes Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Donte DiVincenzo (0) of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to Rudy Gobert (27) during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 119-114 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets talks to Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Jamal Murray (27) listens during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets gets called for fouling Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to reenter the game during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets runs in transition as Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves sits on the floor during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets scores as Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a missed possession call during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets misses a shot to end the frame during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets help up Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) after he took a hard foul during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets takes contact from Anthony Edwards (5) and Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shakes hands with Jaden McDaniels (3) after drawing a foul from Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets as Aaron Gordon (32) reacts during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets takes a foul from Naz Reid (11) as Jaden McDaniels (3) helps during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves snarls during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Aaron Gordon (32) after making a half court shot to end the frame during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a half court shot to end the frame during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to being called for a traveling violation during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Donte DiVincenzo (0) of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs in transition as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to scoring during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Jamal Murray (27) as Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves uses two hands to hassle Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scores over Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Anthony Edwards (5) and Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being whistled for a foul as Rudy Gobert (27) prepares to resume action during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets retrieves the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves scores after splitting Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Nikola Jokic (15) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets leave the floor after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. Minnesota tied the best-of-seven series 1-1. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Nuggets lost 119-114 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday night, April 20, 2026.









































