Denver Nuggets Win Game 5 of First-Round Series Against Timberwolves

Jokic Leads Nuggets to 112-97 Victory

Star Center Records 40 Points, 13 Assists

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 112-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series on Sunday night. Jokic scored 40 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 13 assists to lead the Nuggets' offense. Jamal Murray scored 25 points for Denver, while Aaron Gordon added 18.

The Nuggets took control of the game early in the second half, opening up a 15-point lead in the third quarter. The Timberwolves cut the lead to single digits in the fourth, but jokic made several key plays down the stretch to seal the victory. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 30 points, while Anthony Edwards added 23.

The Nuggets now lead the series 3-2 and will have a chance to close it out in Denver on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves will need to win Game 6 in Minneapolis to force a Game 7.

Conclusion

The Nuggets' victory was a testament to their team's depth and resilience. Jokic was once again the catalyst for the Nuggets' offense, but he got plenty of help from his teammates. Murray, Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. all made significant contributions to the victory.

The Timberwolves gave the Nuggets a run for their money, but they ultimately couldn't keep up with Denver's firepower. Towns and Edwards had strong performances, but they couldn't get enough support from their teammates. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to win Game 6 and force a Game 7.