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On YouTubeDenver Nuggets News / HITC / April 28
Nikola Jokic ties Westbrook’s mark and now trails only LeBron James after Nuggets win
The Denver Nuggets kept their comeback hopes alive on Monday night with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The result narrowed the series deficit to 3-2.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles
On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination by picking up a comfortable Game 5 home win over the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round playoff series.
Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ties insane Russell Westbrook playoff triple-double record
The Denver Nuggets kept their season alive Monday night, and Nikola Jokic made history in the process. Jokic recorded a triple-double in Denver’s 125-113 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying Russell Westbrook for the most career triple-doubles in NBA history across the regular season and playoffs.
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
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Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 28
What Nuggets' Spencer Jones Said After Electric Game 5 Performance
There were a lot of things that went right for the Denver Nuggets in their much-needed Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 125-113. But of those
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 28
Winners and Losers From Nuggets' Season-Saving Game 5 Win
Many fans lost hope when the Denver Nuggets fell behind 3-1 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and for good reason after a couple of disastrous performances, but they thrived with their season on the line on Monday night.
David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Nuggets’ David Adelman stays snippy with media despite dominant Game 5 win over Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets avoided elimination on Monday after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 125-113, in Game 5 of their first-round battle in the playoffs at Ball Arena.
NBA News / Denver Stiffs / April 28
Nuggets send the Wolves back to Minnesota licking their wounds for Game 6 
Much had been said about the Nuggets lackluster performance in the three losses leading up to Monday night’s elimination game at Ball Arena. “Jokić’s legacy
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Nuggets suddenly feel very much alive in series vs. Timberwolves
Just when it looked like it might be slipping away, the Nuggets found something they hadn’t shown much of in this series. Namely, help. Denver stayed alive with a 125-113 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3-2 and sending things back to Minneapolis.
Nikola Jokic News / Field Level Media / April 28
Nikola Jokic's triple-double extends Nuggets' series with Wolves
Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets stayed alive with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series on Monday.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 28
Four Takeaways From Nuggets' Game 5 Statement Win vs. Timberwolves
With their backs against the wall, the Denver Nuggets stepped up. After losing three straight games to fall behind 3-1 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets were facing elimination in Monday night's Game 5.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Nuggets’ Christian Braun happily takes technical foul after posterizing Jaden McDaniels in Game 5
The Denver Nuggets looked to stay alive in the playoffs as they hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / April 28
Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double
With their back against the wall, the Denver Nuggets stayed thanks to their MVP.
Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / April 27
Nuggets scratch Aaron Gordon (calf) for Game 5
The Denver Nuggets will be looking to avoid elimination in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves without key contributor Aaron Gordon due to his injured calf.
David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 27
David Adelman Knows How Nuggets Can Overcome 3-1 Deficit
After three straight losses, the Denver Nuggets are facing elimination on Monday night. Heading into Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets are down 3-1 and need a win on Monday to keep their season alive.
Low ticket prices hint at fading belief in Nuggets for Game 5 vs Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets are facing a situation they have not encountered since the 2021-22 season, with their first-round playoff hopes now hanging by a thread.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight
The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will officially have every (healthy) player available for Monday’s Game 5. The NBA announced on Sunday that they are handing down fines only for Saturday night’s Game 4 incident between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves.
Aaron Gordon News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Nuggets Announce Aaron Gordon Injury Update for Game 5
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon was limited to 23 minutes in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The 30-year-old headed to the locker room in the third quarter due to a calf injury, but was eventually able to return.
Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / April 26
The Nuggets Lose Game 4 In Embarassing Fashion
The Denver Nuggets are officially on life support. They find themselves down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a 112-96 loss that got away from them in the first quarter.
Denver Nuggets News / Total Apex Sports / April 26
The Nuggets’ Nightmare: Ejections, Injuries, and a 3-1 Series Hole
The final horn of Game 4 didn’t just signal a 112-96 loss for the Denver Nuggets. It sounded the alarm on a season teetering on the brink of total collapse.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / April 26
Nuggets, down 3-1, last team to overcome such a deficit
Down 3-1? Yeah, the Nuggets know the feeling. It’s not ideal. Not even close. But it’s also not unfamiliar. As noted by the popular NBA account Oh No He Didn’t, the last two times the Nuggets faced a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs… they came all the way back to win the series.
David Adelman News / Hoops Wire / April 26
David Adelman not expecting suspensions after late Wolves-Nuggets scuffle
The Timberwolves are in control. Minnesota beat the Nuggets, 112-96, on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the series. But the final seconds? That’s what people were talking about.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets, but suffer major injuries
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night with a 112-96 win.
Aaron Gordon News / Hoops Rumors / April 25
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Cleared To Play In Game 4
The Nuggets will have Aaron Gordon back in the lineup for Saturday’s Game 4 as they try to even their series with Minnesota, the team announced (via Twitter).
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