Nikola Jokić, Nuggets hang on in dominant win over Timberwolves in Game 5 to fend off elimination
The Denver Nuggets secured a crucial 125-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series. Nikola Jokić recorded his 23rd career triple-double, helping to keep the Nuggets' postseason hopes alive. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Nuggets as they now trail 3-2 in the series heading into Game 6.
- ▪Nikola Jokić had a triple-double, marking his 23rd career triple-double.
- ▪The Nuggets led the game from the second quarter onward.
- ▪This victory ended a three-game losing streak for the Nuggets.
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