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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets: NBA Game Highlights and Recap
Game Details
Date: May 4, 2024
Location: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Final Score: Denver Nuggets 106, Minnesota Timberwolves 99
Live Coverage
Live coverage of the game was available on ESPN, including live score updates, highlights, and in-game analysis.
Game Summary
In a tightly contested game, the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 106-99 victory. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Timberwolves fought hard, but ultimately could not overcome the size and experience of the Nuggets. Karl-Anthony Towns led the scoring for the Timberwolves with 22 points, while Anthony Edwards added 19 puntos.
Key Plays
The game featured several key plays that swung the momentum in Denver's favor:
- In the third quarter, Jokic hit a clutch three-pointer to give the Nuggets a five-point lead.
- Late in the fourth quarter, Jamal Murray stripped Towns of the ball and converted an easy layup to put the Nuggets up by seven.
- With less than two minutes remaining, Aaron Gordon blocked a potential game-tying shot by Edwards to secure the victory for the Nuggets.
Conclusion
The Denver Nuggets proved to be too much for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round. With the victory, the Nuggets advanced to the second round, where they will face the winner of the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers series.
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