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Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 5 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series
TL;DR
The Denver Nuggets won Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA playoffs, led by Nikola Jokic's impressive performance. The Timberwolves, missing star Anthony Edwards, need strong contributions from Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert to close out the series.
Key points
- Nuggets won Game 5 in the 2026 NBA playoffs
- Nikola Jokic scored 27 points with 16 assists
- Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards
- Julius Randle scored 27 points for Minnesota
- Nuggets have a chance to come back from a 3-1 deficit
Denver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesNikola JokicAnthony Edwards
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You can count on one hand and won't need all your fingers to count the number of teams who have come back to win a series after going down 3-1. The Nuggets have an opportunity to just that.
After winning the Game 1 matchup by 11, Denver would go onto drop their next three games against Minnesota. The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to under 120 points in those losses. However, the Timberwolves will be without star wing Anthony Edwards, arguably a top 10 player in the league.
Denver won Game 5 on another great Nikola Jokic performance (27/12/16). The Nuggets got almost 90 points from four of their starters. If Minnesota is to close out this series on Thursday night, they will need another big offensive game from (27/9 in game 5) and will need to try to slow down Jokic' offensive production.
Q&A
What was the score of the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 5?
The final score of Game 5 was not provided, but the Nuggets won the game.
Who were the standout players in Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 5?
Nikola Jokic had a standout performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Julius Randle contributed 27 points for the Timberwolves.
How does Anthony Edwards' absence affect the Timberwolves in the playoffs?
Anthony Edwards' absence is significant as he is considered a top 10 player, and the Timberwolves will rely heavily on other players like Randle and Gobert to perform offensively.
