Nuggets Stay Alive, Force Game 6
Denver Evens Series with 115-107 Win in Minnesota
Game 5 Summary:
The Denver Nuggets kept their season alive on Tuesday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-107 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Denver, down 3-2 in the series, forced a Game 6 back in Colorado.
Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jamal Murray added 28 points, while Will Barton chipped in 22 off the bench. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's balanced attack.
The Nuggets took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-21. They shot 55% from the field in the period, while Minnesota shot just 36%. The Nuggets maintained their lead in the fourth quarter, and they iced the game at the free throw line down the stretch.
The series now shifts back to Denver for Game 6 on Thursday night. The Nuggets will be looking to force a Game 7 in Minnesota on Saturday, while the Timberwolves will be aiming to close out the series at home.
Head-to-Head Stats:
| Category | Nuggets | Timberwolves | |---|---|---| | Points per game | 108.2 | 103.1 | | Rebounds per game | 46.6 | 43.5 | | Assists per game | 26.9 | 23.3 | | Field goal percentage | 47.1% | 44.3% | | Three-point percentage | 37.5% | 34.9 % | | Free throw percentage | 78.7% | 70.0% |
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