We’ve got the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The Timberwolves potentially saved their season in Game 2 by coming back to defeat the Nuggets. But the series is still tied since the Nuggets won Game 1. But now the series heads to Minnesota, where anything can happen. Without further ado, let’s dive right in.
Who wins Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 according to NBA 2K26?
According to our NBA 2K26 simulation, the Minnesota Timberwolves will defeat the Denver Nuggets in Overtime of Game 3, 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 pulled off their comeback magic again, as they bounced back from a 12-point deficit to beat the Nuggets. Although held to just 19 points in the second period, the Wolves outscored the Nuggets 30-20 in the third quarter to catch up. But the Nuggets manage to tie the game with just 3 seconds left after Nikola Jokic scored the game-tying goal.
In OT, the Timberwolves took the lead once again, while the Nuggets mostly played catch up. But in the end, the Timberwolves managed to get the dub.
Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 30 points and 10 assists while also earning six rebounds. Furthermore, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo provided support, scoring 23 and 21 points, respectively. Furthermore, Rudy Gobert earned 19 total rebounds in the win while also scoring 13 points.
As for the Nuggets, the team relied on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who scored a combined 75 points in the loss. Additionally, Jokic even earned 20 rebounds and 4 steals. However, their efforts weren’t enough to save them in OT.
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 |
With the win, the Timberwolves take their first lead of the series. Furthermore, they get to play in their home court one more time before taking the series back to Denver. If Minnesota can take a 3-1 lead entering Game 5, their chances of winning the series will seem more like a probability rather than a possibility.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets lose Game 3, as well as their second game in a row. Despite taking solid leads early on, Denver seems to struggle at maintaining them. However, they must make the proper adjustments soon, or else they’ll be heading home for good. A win in Game 4 can help them reset the series and potentially bounce back.
That wraps up our Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 results according to NBA 2K26. Overall, we hope you enjoyed our simulation. Additionally, we look forward to seeing the real results tonight.
These sims also provide a way for us to improve these predictions by experimenting with CPU sliders. We’re always looking for ways to improve, but you can never truly predict what’s going to happen. This postseason in particular was full of exciting moments and surprises.
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