Denver Nuggets advance to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109 in nail-biting series clinching performance
- Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists
- Big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert both fouled out late in the game
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals after winning the series 4-1.
Denver will face the winner of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 35 points, while MVP candidate Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Anthony Edwards carried the torch for Minnesota in defeat, while star big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert both fouled out in the final minutes of the contest.
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The Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals after defeating the Twolves
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 35 points in the series clinching performance
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists for Denver
Anthony Edwards led the way for Minesota with 29 points and several clutch baskets late on
Edwards reacts after missing a last-second, 3-point shot to tie the game and go to overtime
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