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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The sixth on-court meeting between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets is a highly anticipated primetime matchup in the ongoing 2026 NBA Playoffs. With headlines abuzz about unforeseen injury updates and starting lineup changes being made at the last minute, fans won’t want to miss a second of the action in this rival fight to advance to the next round of the NBA Playoffs.
For viewers in North America – specifically, in the United States and Canada – there are several options for tuning in to the Game 6 round of competition that will be unfolding on Thursday April 30, 2026 with tipoff scheduled for 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM PT.
How to Watch Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs Series Between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass the ball against Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Earlier in the playoff competition, the NBA issued a celebratory announcement when viewership surpassed a 33-year record as more fans have tuned into the 2026 NBA Playoffs than ever before. This is due in part to the increased streaming options for viewers watching from home, in addition to traditional television airings of game broadcasts.
For viewers in the United States and Canada, ways to watch Game 6 as the Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves include:
Streaming Options
- Amazon Prime Video
- Peacock (NBC’s official streaming platform)
Television Broadcast Channels
- ABC
- NBC
- ESPN
Results of the 2026 NBA Playoff Series Between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets (So Far)
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The playoff series between the Nuggets and Timberwolves has already delivered some of the most intense basketball action of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Denver opened the matchup with a 116-105 victory in Game 1 behind another dominant performance from Nikola Jokic, but Minnesota responded quickly as they stole Game 2 with a final score of 119-114.
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