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Denver Nuggets Win Game 5, Take 3-2 Series Lead

Nuggets One Win Away From NBA Finals

Five Takeaways From Game 5

The Denver Nuggets are one win away from the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-98 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray added 24 points and Aaron Gordon had 18 points.

The Nuggets led by just five points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 35-22. Denver then held on in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

With the win, the Nuggets now have a 3-2 lead in the series. Game 6 will be played in Minneapolis on Friday night.

Here are five takeaways from Game 5:

1. Jokic is unstoppable. The reigning NBA MVP is averaging 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists in the series. He is simply too big and too skilled for the Timberwolves to handle. 2. The Nuggets are getting contributions from all over the roster. In Game 5, Murray, Gordon, and Bruce Brown all scored in double figures. This is a good sign for the Nuggets, as it shows that they are not reliant on just one or two players to win. 3. The Timberwolves are struggling to score. The Timberwolves have averaged just 96 points per game in the series. They need to find a way to get more production from their offense if they want to win Game 6. 4. The Nuggets are playing with a lot of confidence. The Nuggets have won three straight games in the series and they are playing with a lot of confidence. They believe they can win the championship and they are playing like it. 5. The series is going back to Minneapolis, but it is 3-2 Denver and all signs point in the Nuggets direction. The Nuggets are one win away from the NBA Finals and they have all the momentum. The Timberwolves will need to play their best game of the series if they want to force a Game 7.

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