Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to second round with Game 5 triple-double win over Timberwolves.
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Nikola Jokic's triple-double of 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists helped the Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109 in Game 5, securing a 4-1 series win and a spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Jamal Murray added 35 points, while Michael Porter Jr. struggled until the fourth quarter, where he hit two crucial 3-pointers. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, but his last-second 3-pointer missed, sealing the Nuggets' victory.
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