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Jokic triple-double keeps Nuggets’ series alive in Game5

PUBLISHED Apr 27, 2026, 5:24 PM ET

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Denver reported a 125-113 victory Monday night as Nikola Jokic produced a 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double to help the Nuggets stave off elimination in the opening-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The win ended a three-game skid for Denver and reduced the series deficit to 3-2 heading into Game 6. The Timberwolves entered Game 5 without starters Anthony Edwards (hyperextended left knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (ruptured right Achilles), both injured in Game 4, and briefly lost Naz Reid to a rolled ankle late in the third quarter. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday night in Minneapolis, where both teams will adjust lineups and strategies based on health and momentum.

By James Porter | JQJO News

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Timeline of Events

Nuggets experienced a three-game losing streak in the opening-round series prior to Game 5.
In Game 4 the Timberwolves suffered injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo.
Denver sought to avoid elimination in Game 5 on Monday night.
Game 5 result: Nuggets won 125-113; Jokic recorded a triple-double (27-16-12).
Series stands 3-2; Game 6 scheduled Thursday in Minneapolis.

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If you're a Nuggets fan, this win is a sigh of relief. It keeps hope alive for a series comeback. For Timberwolves supporters, it's a reminder that injuries can change the game. Both teams will adjust strategies for Game
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Who Benefited

The Denver Nuggets benefited in the short term by avoiding elimination, with Nikola Jokic restoring productive all-around play and Spencer Jones earning recognition for a key bench performance that helped preserve Denver’s postseason chances.

Who Impacted

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered from injuries to key backcourt players Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, which left the team undermanned and contributed to their inability to close out Game 5 despite a late fourth-quarter push.

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