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Jokic Triple-Double Powers Nuggets Past Timberwolves 125-113

4/29/2026

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Jokic Triple-Double

The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 on April 27 2026, cutting the first-round series to 3-2.
Nikola Jokic posted a 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double, ending his scoring slump.
Minnesota, missing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, committed 25 turnovers while Denver outscored them 37-24 in the third quarter.
After trailing 3-1, the Nuggets must win the next two games, with Game 6 scheduled Thursday in Minneapolis.

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Game 6 Tickets

Ticket prices for Game 6 start at $128, with lower-level seats at $254.
BetMGM lists Denver as -250 favorite, Minnesota +200, a 6.5-point Denver spread and a 225.5 over/under.
Bet365 gives new users a $200 bonus bet (Illinois $150) on the April 27, 2026 clash after a $10 qualifying wager.
Game 6 will be played Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with time and broadcast channel still TBD.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 Houston Rockets, a sixth-seed (47-35) team, became the lowest-seeded club ever to win the NBA title, rallying from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits en route to a 4-0 Finals sweep. That improbable run set a precedent for today’s 2026 Denver Nuggets, who now lead the Timberwolves 3-2 and eye a similar comeback.

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Jokic Triple-Double

The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 on April 27 2026, cutting the first-round series to 3-2.
Nikola Jokic posted a 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double, ending his scoring slump.
Minnesota, missing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, committed 25 turnovers while Denver outscored them 37-24 in the third quarter.
After trailing 3-1, the Nuggets must win the next two games, with Game 6 scheduled Thursday in Minneapolis.

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