2026 NBA Summer League: Nuggets outlast Timberwolves

The Nuggets defeat the Timberwolves, 101-82, improving to 1-1 in Summer League action.

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2026 Summer League

Nuggets 101,

Timberwolves 82:

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Game Detail

LAS VEGAS –

The Denver Nuggets dominated the fourth quarter and defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves,

101-82

, in the

2026 NBA Summer League

on Saturday.

While there were eight lead changes in this game, Denver rode a 28-10 fourth quarter to their victory.

The Nuggets (1-1) were led by

KJ Simpson

, who racked up 19 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Denver shot 44.7% from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range while holding the Timberwolves to 35.5% from the field and 25.0% from long range.

The Nuggets recorded 18 assists to 12 turnovers, while Minnesota had 12 assists to 16 turnovers.

Second-round pick

Bryce Hopkins

had 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Erik Stevenson

added 18 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Timberwolves (1-1) were led by

Zyon Pullin

, providing 24 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Donovan Williams

had 16 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Nate Santos led the bench with 14 points and three rebounds.

On deck for Minnesota is a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday (

11 ET, ESPN2

). As for Denver, they face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday (

9 ET, ESPN

) for their next outing.