Denver Nuggets Advance to Second Round After Wild Game 5 Finish

Nuggets Overcome Timberwolves in Overtime Thriller

Denver, Colorado - April 25, 2023

In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer, the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109 in overtime to win Game 5 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The Nuggets led by eight points with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, but the Timberwolves rallied to send the game to overtime with a three-pointer from Anthony Edwards.

In overtime, the Nuggets took control of the game, outscoring the Timberwolves 8-2. Jamal Murray led the way for Denver with 33 points, including a clutch three-pointer in the final minute of overtime to give the Nuggets a four-point lead. Nikola Jokic added 27 points and 16 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 16 points.

The victory sends the Nuggets to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies advanced to the second round after defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.