Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Lead Nuggets Past Wolves into West Semis
Denver's Dynamic Duo Shines in Game 5 Victory
By Steve Smith
The Denver Nuggets have advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-107 in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with a dominant 33-point, 17-rebound performance. Jamal Murray added 26 points and 9 assists for the Nuggets, who won the series 4-1.
The Timberwolves kept it close for much of the game, but Denver pulled away in the fourth quarter thanks to some timely shooting from Jokic and Murray.
The Nuggets will now face the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals, which begin on Thursday night.
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