The Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
How to Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on April 30, 2026
You can watch the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets live on DIRECTV on ESPN, ESPN Deportes on April 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves — Game 6 Preview
Minnesota holds a 3-2 series lead and hosts tonight at Target Center, but the Timberwolves are without Anthony Edwards, who is out with a hyperextended knee, and Donte DiVincenzo, who suffered a torn Achilles earlier in the series. Denver avoided elimination with a 125-113 win in Game 5, fueled by Nikola Jokic’s 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double that showed exactly how dangerous the Nuggets can be when their offense runs through him at full capacity. With Bones Hyland listed as questionable, Minnesota’s backcourt depth is being tested at the worst possible moment, and how the Wolves manage their rotations without two of their key contributors will go a long way toward determining whether this series ends tonight or returns to Denver. Jokic’s ability to take over every possession in an elimination scenario makes him the most important player on the floor.
Minnesota Timberwolves lead the series 3-2.
National TV
ESPN, ESPN Deportes
League Packages
NBA League Pass
What Time is the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game Today?
The Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?
You can watch Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on your local regional sports network: Altitude Sports and Entertainment (Denver Nuggets) and FanDuel Sports North (Minnesota Timberwolves). You can also watch with NBA League Pass. The game is also available nationally on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
Players to Watch: Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic — Center. 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds in Game 5. The triple-double covered every dimension of what Jokic can do on a basketball court, and with Edwards unavailable for Minnesota, he has more room to operate tonight than at any point in this series. His ability to score, pass and rebound at an elite level in the same game makes him the most dangerous player on the floor and the central reason Denver is still alive.
Injury Report: Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets
Aaron Gordon (F) — Questionable
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (G) — Out, hyperextended knee
Donte DiVincenzo (G) — Out, torn Achilles
Bones Hyland (G) — Questionable
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