The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 18, in what promises to be an electric start to the Western Conference First Round.
With the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially kicking off, this 3-seed vs. 6-seed matchup features heavy hitters and championship aspirations on both sides.
Denver finished the regular season strong as the 3rd seed (54-28), while Minnesota secured the 6th spot (49-33) to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
GOAL has everything you need to know about securing tickets for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, including where to buy them and how much they’re currently going for on the market.
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves tip-off time
How much do Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Playoff tickets cost?
Postseason prices are significantly higher than regular-season average prices.
Prices vary based on the round and the city; Denver’s Ball Arena is currently seeing Game 1 entry-level prices starting around $93, while a trip to Minneapolis’s Target Center for Game 3 is trending higher, starting at $181.
Factors that influence cost include:
- Seating Tier: "Nosebleed" seats in the 300-level are the most affordable, while courtside seats for a Game 1 can easily clear $3,000.
- Series Momentum: If the series is tied going into later games, expect resale prices to spike.
- Market Demand: Both Denver and Minnesota have seen massive growth in their fanbases over the last two seasons, making these some of the "toughest tickets" in the Western Conference.
2025/26 NBA Playoff Venues by Ticket Price (Game 1 Averages)
Team | Arena | Entry Price Range |
New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | $280 - $950+ |
Denver Nuggets | Ball Arena | $93 - $650 |
L.A. Lakers | Crypto.com Arena | $215 - $800 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | $181 - $720 |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Paycom Center | $110 - $540 |
Boston Celtics | TD Garden | $195 - $850 |
Team news & squads
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves lineups
DEN-Line up
DEN- —
Christian Braun
- 32
Aaron Gordon
- 23
Cameron Johnson
- 15
Nikola Jokic
- 27
Jamal Murray
Substitutes
- 11
Bruce Brown
- 10
Tim Hardaway Jr.
- 14
DaRon Holmes II
- 5
Tyus Jones
- 21
Spencer Jones
- 22
Zeke Nnaji
- 24
Jalen Pickett
- 3
Julian Strawther
- 17
Jonas Valanciunas
MIN-Line up
MIN- —
Donte DiVincenzo
- 5
Anthony Edwards
- 27
Rudy Gobert
- 3
Jaden McDaniels
- 30
Julius Randle
Substitutes
- 12
Kyle Anderson
- 19
Joan Beringer
- 22
Jaylen Clark
- 10
Mike Conley
- 13
Ayo Dosunmu
- 8
Bones Hyland
- 7
Joe Ingles
- 4
Julian Phillips
- 11
Naz Reid
- 1
Terrence Shannon
Form
DEN-Form
DENSan Antonio Spurs
118
-
128
Denver Nuggets
W
Denver Nuggets
127
-
107
Oklahoma City Thunder
W
Denver Nuggets
136
-
119
Memphis Grizzlies
W
Denver Nuggets
137
-
132
Portland Trail Blazers
W
Denver Nuggets
136
-
134
San Antonio Spurs
W
MIN-Form
MINMinnesota Timberwolves
132
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126
New Orleans Pelicans
W
Houston Rockets
132
-
136
Minnesota Timberwolves
W
Orlando Magic
132
-
120
Minnesota Timberwolves
L
Indiana Pacers
104
-
124
Minnesota Timberwolves
W
Minnesota Timberwolves
108
-
122
Charlotte Hornets
L
Head-to-Head Record
DENLast 5 matches
MIN3
Wins
2
Wins
Denver Nuggets
108
-
117
Minnesota Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets
142
-
138
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
112
-
123
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
114
-
127
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
116
-
126
Minnesota Timberwolves
Points scored
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