Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 43 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114.

After splitting their first two games of the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets are heading into game three against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

It's the Denver Nuggets vs the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight on Peacock NBA Monday. Tip off is at 9:30 PM ET.

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Monday. Naz Reid sees more looks with Anthony Edwards banged up.

How to watch the NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets, as well as tip-off time and team news.

On Tuesday, the Nuggets announced their official injury report and listed Johnson as questionable for Wednesday’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans with right shoulder inflammation. If he is unable to go, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown would likely see increased minutes in his absence.

Know that Edwards is dealing with a sore hamstring and as a result his status is questionable for the tilt. As for the Nuggets, they continue to try and incorporate new faces Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Cam Johnson into the rotation and complement Jokic who is off to his usual strong start.

Preview the Denver Nuggets' NBA matchup with Minnesota, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Anthony Edwards will reportedly miss two weeks due to a right hamstring strain, sidelining him for the Timberwolves vs Lakers game.

Nikola Jokić's scoring and 3-point shooting are down to start the season. But everything else is right where it belongs. The three-time Denver Nuggets MVP posted 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in Monday's 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.