The Western Conference First Round battle between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves heads back to the Twin Cities as the Nuggets fight for their postseason lives. After a season-saving win in Colorado, the series shifts to the Target Center for a high-stakes Game 6 on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The 3-seed vs. 6-seed matchup has taken a dramatic turn following a series of significant injuries to Minnesota’s core. After the Timberwolves stormed to a 3-1 lead, the Nuggets responded in Game 5 with a dominant 125–113 victory. Led by a massive triple-double from Nikola Jokić (27 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds), Denver exploited a shorthanded Wolves rotation to cut the series deficit to 3–2. Minnesota now looks to close out the defending champs at home without their primary superstar.
GOAL has everything you need to know about securing tickets for Game 6 and a potential Game 7, including current market pricing for the return to Minneapolis.
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How much do Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Playoff tickets cost?
With the Timberwolves one win away from their first series victory of the era, ticket demand in Minneapolis has reached a fever pitch. Despite the injury to Anthony Edwards, "get-in" prices remain high as fans hope to witness a historic close-out.
- Game 6 (Minneapolis): Current "get-in" prices for Thursday night’s matchup at the Target Center are starting at approximately $118–$136 on secondary markets like SeatGeek and TickPick.
- Game 7 (Denver): Should the Nuggets force a winner-take-all finale on Saturday, May 2, entry-level seats at Ball Arena are currently trending around $157–$160.
- Courtside Seats: Premium floor-side experiences for Game 6 are commanding upwards of $2,800, while equivalent VIP options for a potential Game 7 in Denver are clearing $4,500.
Factors that influence cost include:
- The Injury Crisis: Following the loss of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, there was a slight dip in prices, but the urgency of a potential Game 6 clincher has quickly stabilized the market.
- The Jokić Factor: Nikola Jokić’s return to MVP form in Game 5 has reignited national interest in a potential 3-1 comeback, driving up secondary market traffic from neutral fans and traveling Denver supporters.
2025/26 NBA Playoff Venues by Entry Ticket Price (Current)
Team | Arena | Next Game Entry Price |
New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | $596+ (Game 7 if nec.) |
L.A. Lakers | Crypto.com Arena | $181+ (Tonight) |
Toronto Raptors | Scotiabank Arena | $433+ (Game 6) |
Atlanta Hawks | State Farm Arena | $139+ (Game 6) |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | $118+ (Game 6) |
Philadelphia 76ers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | $103+ (Game 6)uy |
Team news & squads
Starting XI
- 10Mike ConleyChristian Braun
- 27Rudy Gobert23Cameron Johnson
- 3Jaden McDaniels15Nikola Jokic
- 30Julius Randle21Spencer Jones
- 1Terrence Shannon27Jamal Murray
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Substitutes
- 19Joan Beringer11Bruce Brown
- 22Jaylen Clark10Tim Hardaway Jr.
- 13Ayo Dosunmu14DaRon Holmes II
- 8Bones Hyland5Tyus Jones
- 7Joe Ingles22Zeke Nnaji
- 4Julian Phillips24Jalen Pickett
- 11Naz Reid3Julian Strawther
- 17Jonas Valanciunas
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- Chris Finch
- David Adelman
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