How to Stream Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Live With Sling TV
How to watch the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves First Round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs with Sling, plus full live stream schedule, preview, and more.
The Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, a rematch of a playoff series that’s already produced more than a few memorable moments. Games on ESPN, NBC, and ABC will be available to stream live with Sling. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Nuggets vs. Wolves First Round Schedule: Dates, Times, and Channels
Here’s a look at the complete First Round schedule between Denver and Minnesota:
#3 Denver Nuggets vs. #6 Minnesota Timberwolves
- Game 1: Minnesota at Denver – Saturday, April 18 (3:30 ET, Prime Video)*
- Game 2: Minnesota at Denver – Monday, April 20 (10:30 ET, NBC)
- Game 3: Denver at Minnesota – Thursday, April 23 (9:30 ET, Prime Video)*
- Game 4: Denver at Minnesota – Saturday, April 25 (8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Minnesota at Denver – Monday, April 27 (If necessary)
- Game 6: Denver at Minnesota – Thursday, April 30 (If necessary)
- Game 7: Minnesota at Denver – Saturday, May 2 (If necessary)
* Not available with Sling
How to Watch Denver vs. Minnesota with Sling
The first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs will be shared between the NBA’s 2026 broadcast partners: ABC, Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, NBC, and Peacock. (Note: Prime Video and Peacock games require a separate subscription).
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- Games on NBC and/or ABC will be available with Sling Select or Sling Blue in the markets listed below:
- If you live in any of these areas, Sling Essentials & Select will get you games on NBC and/or ABC, plus ESPN games.
- Games on Amazon Prime or Peacock require a separate subscription.
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Denver vs. Minnesota Series Preview: Things to Watch
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Statistician Dan Hyatt posted a telling stat that speaks to the rivalry between the Nuggets and Wolves: Since the start of 2022, no two teams have played each other more often than Denver and Minnesota. In their 28 regular season and playoff games, the teams are deadlocked at 14-wins apiece.
Familiarity has bred contempt; while the Nuggets knocked out the Wolves in the First Round of their 2023 championship run, Minnesota got revenge the following year in the Conference Semifinals when they ended Denver’s bid for a repeat in one of the most memorable playoff series of the decade. Last season, the T-Wolves swept the Nuggets in the regular season, while the Nuggets took three out of four this season.
With the two teams so closely matched, it’s the type of rivalry that brings out the best in the team’s best players. This season against the Wolves, Denver’s perennial All-Pro Nikola Jokic averaged 35.8 points per game to go with 15 rebounds, and 11.3 assists. It’s another first in a career loaded with them, as Joker is the only player ever to average 35/15/10 stat line against an opponent in a season series.
As for Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards, he’s proven himself to be an elite playoff performer over the past two seasons while leading Minnesota to back-to-back Conference Finals appearances. Unfortunately, Edwards missed 11 of his team’s final 14 games with right knee issues, and he’s currently listed day-to-day on his team’s injury report. Denver is dealing with their own injury issues. With the starting lineup finally healthy, Denver finished the regular season on a 12-game winning streak, but breakout star Peyton Watson continues to to deal with a nagging hamstring injury.
In an evenly matched rivalry like theirs, injuries could well be the deciding factor, but given the playoff stakes and competitive pride, we should expect everyone to fight through all but the most serious injuries. It may be the First Round, but it feels like another 7-game classic could be in the cards.
Series Odds and Prediction
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According to DraftKings, the Nuggets are heavy -390 favorites to win the series, with the Timberwolves fetching +290 odds. A big factor is Denver’s home court advantage, with the first two games – and potentially decisive seventh game – played at altitude in the Mile High City. Still, this was the scenario faced by Minnesota two years ago when they knocked Denver out of the playoffs in a stunning Game 7 comeback.
The difference this season is that Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is coming off the best regular season of his career. Two years ago, the Wolves held Murray to fewer than 20 points in five of their seven games; with Murray’s stellar playoff history, it’s hard to see that happening again this year.
Prediction: Nuggets in six.
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