Jokic Triple-Double Saves Nuggets 125-113 Over Wolves Sport By lines April 28, 2026 The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 Monday as Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double. Jokic logged 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds at Ball Arena. Nuggets Avoid Elimination Behind Jokic and 25 Wolves Turnovers The Nuggets trailed 3-1 in the best-of-seven series before Game 5 at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray added 24 points for the Nuggets, and Cam Johnson and Spencer Jones combined for 38 points. The Wolves committed 25 turnovers, including 9 in the first quarter, and played without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo. Edwards has a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise from Game 4. DiVincenzo ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 and is out for the postseason. Game 6 is Thursday in Minnesota with the Wolves still leading the series 3-2. Related Sports Coverage Dosunmu’s 43 Off Bench Lifts Wolves to 3-1 on Nuggets Timberwolves Crush Nuggets 113-96, Lead Series 2-1 Source: NBA.com.
