2024 NBA Playoffs Day 25 Recap: Knicks, Nuggets claim pivotal Game 5 wins

Originally posted on BasketballNews.com
By Anthony Valmoria | Last updated 5/15/24

The New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets claimed pivotal Game 5 wins to take control of the series and be one win away from the Conference Finals on Day 25 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night.

The Knicks protected home court despite missing OG Anunoby to blow out the Pacers. They leaned on their shooting and fast-paced game to outwork the Pacers at home.

The Nuggets have now won three straight games after falling behind 0-2 with two disappointing losses at home. Nikola Jokic had a statement MVP performance against the DPOY Rudy Gobert to move one win away from returning to the Western Conference Finals.

Check out our recap here:

FINAL SCORE THREAD #NBAPlayoffs - Round 2 | Game 5

91 IND — 121 NYK | Knicks lead series 3-2

J. Brunson 44 PTS | 18-35 FG | 7 AST | 4 REB
J. Hart 18 PTS | 7-16 FG | 11 REB
A. Burks 18 PTS | 6-11 FG | 5-8 3P | 5 REB#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/MOHMShviq5
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#NBAPlayoffs - Round 2 | Game 5

MIN 97 — 112 DEN | Nuggets lead series 3-2

N. Jokić 40 PTS | 15-22 FG | 2-3 3P | 13 AST | 7 REB | 3 STL
A. Gordon 18 PTS | 7-14 FG | 10 REB | 5 AST
J. Murray 16 PTS | 7-14 FG | 4 AST
K. Caldwell-Pope 16 PTS | 6-8 FG | 4-5 3P | 5… pic.twitter.com/CVZBFOP83q
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