Live Coverage: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 5 Postgame
Breaking News: Nuggets Clinch Playoff berth with Game 5 Victory
Concise Summary
The Denver Nuggets have advanced to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-109 in Game 5. Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with a dominant performance, recording a triple-double of 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Key Details
The Nuggets dominated the game from the start, taking an early lead and never letting it go. They were particularly strong on the defensive end, holding the Timberwolves to just 42.9% shooting from the field. Jokic was unstoppable in the paint, consistently finding open teammates and creating easy scoring opportunities.
On the other end, the Timberwolves struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Karl-Anthony Towns was held to just 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting, while Anthony Edwards finished with 19 points but was inefficient from the field. The Timberwolves were also plagued by turnovers, committing 17 in the game.
Postgame Reaction
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone praised his team's performance, saying "We played a complete game tonight. Our defense was outstanding, and Nikola had another incredible game. We're excited to move on to the next round."
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch acknowledged the Nuggets' dominance, saying "Denver is a great team, and they played like it tonight. We didn't play our best game, but we'll learn from this and come back stronger next season."
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