Nikola Jokic & Spencer Jones' historic stats lead Nuggets to 3-2 series vs. Timberwolves

Coach David Adelman took the lack of Anthony Edwards for the NBA Playoffs as an opportunity. Now, the Denver Nuggets are in a 3-2 series lead against the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic had an insane 27-point, 16-assist, and 12-rebound game, securing two blocks and marking his 19th triple-double in the NBA Playoffs since 2020, leading all players in that category. He also equaled the combined triple-doubles of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic, who rank second and third in postseason triple-doubles since the turn of the decade. Spencer Jones, on the other hand, became the unexpected secondary leader, scoring 20 points on 75% efficiency while grabbing three steals and three blocks, joining Hakeem Olajuwon and Shawn Marion as the only three players in NBA Playoffs history to achieve a 20-point, three-steal, and three-block game. Game 5 was a masterclass for Coach David Adelman and the Nuggets, with the team dominating from the start and leading by 13 points at halftime before a merciless scoring outburst.