ABC KAAL \u2013 Despite a neck-and-neck first half, the Denver Nuggets came out on top to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to give them a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Center Nikola Jokic, who was recently named the NBA\u2019s Most Valuable Player, put on quite the show, ending the game with 40 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists on 68% shooting from the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many Timberwolves players had points in double digits, but the team was outperformed on three-pointers and free throws. Power forward Karl-Anthony Towns picked up 23 points while center Rudy Gobert ended the night with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Timberwolves are now facing elimination in the playoffs. Game six of the series will tip off in Minneapolis tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. If the Wolves win, they can force a seventh game to get a chance to advance to the conference finals. If they lose, they\u2019ll be out of the playoffs for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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