Denver Nuggets Inch Closer To The Nba Western Conference Finals

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Justin Holiday 05122023

Denver Nuggets inch closer to the NBA Western Conference Finals

The Denver Nuggets are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-109 in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jamal Murray added 25 points and 7 assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 19 points. The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 28 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 26 points, and D'Angelo Russell scored 22 points.

The Nuggets took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 35-19. Jokic was dominant in the quarter, scoring 13 points and dishing out 5 assists. The Nuggets led by 16 points heading into the fourth quarter and were able to hold on for the win.

The series now shifts back to Minneapolis for Game 6 on Thursday night. The Nuggets will have a chance to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves will need to win Game 6 to force a Game 7 back in Denver.

Here are five takeaways from the Nuggets' Game 5 win:

1. Jokic is playing at an MVP level.
2. The Nuggets are getting key contributions from their role players.
3. The Timberwolves are struggling to contain Jokic.
4. The Nuggets are playing with a lot of confidence.
5. The Timberwolves need to find a way to generate more offense.

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