Suns on the brink, Jokic and Durant make headlines in Game 5.

The Denver Nuggets took a 3-2 series lead against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals after a 118-102 Game 5 win. The Suns will face elimination in Thursday's Game 6 in Phoenix. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic's triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Devin Booker scored 28 points for the Suns. The Suns were without Chris Paul for a third straight game due to a groin injury. Denver scored 31 points in transition and will look to close out the series in Game 6.