The Denver Nuggets won their first preseason game on Thursday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 132-126. Denver finishes the exhibition stage of the 2024-25 season with a record of 1-4.

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves face off tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Semifinals. During the Nuggets

The Nuggets wrapped up their 2024 preseason with a 132-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at Target Center, finishing 1-4.

May 19, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the fourth quarter of game seven of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

For Thursday's showdown with Denver, the team will be without superstar guard Anthony Edwards. Via Timberwolves PR: "Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters vs. Denver: Dillingham Dozier Shannon Jr. Minott Garza OUT Edwards is coming off an incredible year where he made his second All-Star Game and averaged 25.

The Wolves finish off their pre-season against the Denver Nuggets. With a scheduling quirk turning this game into a back-to-back, it’s unlikely that we’ll see the Wolves starters play any meaningful minutes.