The Denver Nuggets rallied for a 112-109 win to secure a 4-1 series victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokić led the way with his eighth career playoff triple-double. A 3-point play on a dish from Jamal Murray helped ice the game with 28 seconds remaining.
The Timberwolves had one last chance, trailing by three with the ball and 2.5 seconds remaining. But an Anthony Edwards 3-pointer bounced off the back of the rim as the buzzer sounded.
The Nuggets’ win sets up a second-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns, who eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers later Tuesday night. The Timberwolves are left seeking their first playoff series win since 2004.
The Celtics, Nuggets and Suns all look to ADVANCE.
The Hawks, Timberwolves and Clippers look to force Game 6.
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The Nuggets eliminate the Timberwolves from the NBA playoffs. pic.twitter.com/8iSWoDAW4f
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