Nuggets seek to create energy, ignore Game 6 'noise' vs. Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets are focused on generating their own energy and blocking out distractions ahead of Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, following a decisive Game 5 win that kept them from elimination. Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds, while the Nuggets capitalized on 25 Timberwolves turnovers. Despite missing key players Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves will host Game 6 in Minneapolis with a chance to close out the series. Game 7, if necessary, would be held in Denver on Saturday.
- ▪Nikola Jokic recorded a 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double in the Nuggets' 125-113 Game 5 victory.
- ▪The Timberwolves lost Game 5 by 12 points despite holding a 3-1 series lead, with 25 turnovers leading to 35 Nuggets points.
- ▪Minnesota played without starters Anthony Edwards (hyperextended knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles surgery).
- ▪The winner of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series will face either the San Antonio Spurs or Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference semifinals.
- ▪Game 6 will take place in Minneapolis, with Game 7 scheduled for Saturday in Denver if necessary.
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