Nuggets Eliminate Wolves in Game 5
Jokic Shines in Fourth Quarter
The Denver Nuggets have eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games after a 122-109 victory in Game 5 on Saturday night. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Anthony Edwards paced the Timberwolves with 26 points.
The Nuggets trailed by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter, but Jokic took over the game with a dominant performance. The two-time MVP scored 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists in the final period to lead the Nuggets to victory.
The Timberwolves fought hard, but they were unable to keep up with the Nuggets' offensive firepower. Edwards was impressive, but he didn't get enough help from his teammates. Karl-Anthony Towns was held to just 16 points on 6-of-18 shooting, and D'Angelo Russell scored just 12 points.
The Nuggets will now advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the winner of the series between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Conclusion
The Nuggets' victory was a hard-fought one, but they were able to pull it out thanks to a dominant performance from Nikola Jokic. The Timberwolves played well, but they were simply outmatched by the Nuggets' firepower. The Nuggets will now be heavily favored in the second round, and they will be looking to make a deep run into the playoffs.
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