Jokic, Nuggets Thump Wolves For 3-2 Lead
Denver's Superstar Big Man Turns in Impressive Double-Double
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic led his team to a 115-70 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, putting the Nuggets within one game of advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Jokic finished with a double-double of 26 points and 21 rebounds, while also dishing out 12 assists. The Nuggets now lead the series 3-2.
Wolves Struggle Offensively
The Timberwolves struggled offensively throughout the game, shooting just 5-for-28 from three-point range and scoring only 41 points in the first half. Karl-Anthony Towns was the only Timberwolves player to score in double figures, finishing with 22 points. The Nuggets, on the other hand, shot 50% from the field and were able to get easy baskets all night long.
Nuggets Dominate Inside
The Nuggets dominated the paint against the Timberwolves, outscoring them 58-32 in the paint. Jokic was a major factor in this, as he was able to score at will in the post. The Nuggets also got strong contributions from Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green, who combined for 30 points and 20 rebounds.
Conclusion
The Nuggets are now one game away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals. They will have a chance to close out the series on Saturday night in Denver. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, will need to win Game 6 in Minnesota on Monday night in order to force a Game 7.
This series has been a tale of two halves, with the Nuggets dominating the first three games and the Timberwolves winning the last two. It will be interesting to see if the Nuggets can close out the series in Game 6 or if the Timberwolves can force a Game 7.
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