Denver Nuggets Take Game 5, Trail 3-2 to Minnesota Timberwolves

Series Shifts to Minneapolis for Game 6

Five Takeaways from the Nuggets' 117-90 Win

The Denver Nuggets evened the series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 117-90 victory in Game 5 on Friday night. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 40 points, 13 assists, and 13 rebounds. Jamal Murray added 24 points, and Aaron Gordon had 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Nuggets took control of the game in the first quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 38-18. Jokic was dominant in the period, scoring 16 points and dishing out 7 assists. The Nuggets continued to build their lead in the second quarter, and they took a 66-42 lead into halftime.

The Timberwolves made a run in the third quarter, cutting the Nuggets' lead to 86-71. However, the Nuggets responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away. Murray hit a pair of three-pointers during the run, and Gordon added a dunk.

The Nuggets' win was their first in the series. They are now 1-4 in games played in Minneapolis this season.

Series Shifts to Minneapolis for Game 6

The series now shifts to Minneapolis for Game 6 on Sunday night. The Timberwolves will be looking to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets will be looking to force a Game 7 back in Denver.

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