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Jokic's triple-double draws Denver into contention
TL;DR
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 125-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Jokic scored 27 points, along with 12 rebounds and 16 assists.
Key points
- Nikola Jokic scored a triple-double
- Denver Nuggets won 125-113 against Minnesota Timberwolves
- Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists
- Nuggets were facing elimination if they lost
- Game held at Ball Arena, Colorado
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Nikola Jokic won the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023 [Getty Images]
Nikola Jokic scored a triple-double to keep the Denver Nuggets' play-off hopes alive with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Serbia's Jokic, 31, was the joint top scorer with 27 points but also chipped in with 12 rebounds and 16 assists.
The Nuggets trailed 3-1 as they welcomed Minnesota to Ball Arena, Colorado, and defeat would have seen them eliminated.
Jamal Murray scored a game-high 24 points to help Denver get back on track after three successive defeats.
"We had to play like we was down 3-1," Murray said.
"I think we did a good job of bringing energy into the game and playing for 48 minutes, not letting up off the gas. That was a great team win."
Game six of the best-of-seven series takes place on Thursday in Minneapolis.
Elsewhere, Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 25 points as his Detroit Pistons lost 94-88 against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center, Florida.
Top seeds Detroit trail 3-1 in the series and are on the brink of elimination from the play-offs.
The Magic, who finished eighth in the Eastern Conference, have not reached the second round of the play-offs since 2010 - losing six times in the first round and failing to qualify for the post-season on nine occasions.
Western Conference top seeds booked their place in the second round courtesy of a 131-122 win against the .
Q&A
What was Nikola Jokic's performance in the game against the Timberwolves?
Nikola Jokic scored 27 points, recorded 12 rebounds, and provided 16 assists in the game.
How did the win against the Timberwolves affect the Nuggets' playoff chances?
The victory kept the Denver Nuggets' playoff hopes alive, as they were facing elimination if they lost.
What was the score of the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game?
The final score was 125-113 in favor of the Denver Nuggets.
Where did the Nuggets play their crucial game against the Timberwolves?
The game took place at Ball Arena in Colorado.
