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Denver Nuggets Oust Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5

Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic Shine in Denver's Victory

Timberwolves Series Lead Ends at 2-0

The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night, winning Game 5 by a score of 110-96. After a slow start, the Nuggets rallied to take a 29-24 lead at the end of the first quarter. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 14 points in the quarter, but the Nuggets clamped down defensively in the second quarter, holding Minnesota to just 16 points. The Nuggets extended their lead to 11 points by the end of the third quarter, and they held on for the win in the fourth quarter, despite a late rally by the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Aaron Gordon added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points, while D'Angelo Russell added 19 points. The Nuggets will advance to the Western Conference finals, where they will face the Phoenix Suns.

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