The Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers, 131-115, in Game 5 of the first round series.
Nuggets Top Performers
Jamal Murray – 43 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 8 3PM
6th playoff game with 40+ points, most in franchise history
Nikola Jokić – 13 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists
21st career postseason triple-double, 3rd this postseason
Clippers Top Performers
Ivica Zubac – 27 points (playoff career-high), 5 rebounds
Kawhi Leonard – 20 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists (playoff career-high)
The Nuggets now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 set to take place on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
Notable Stats
James Harden passed Robert Horry (276) and tied Clyde Drexler (278) for 12th on the all-time playoffs steals list.
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