Minnesota’s fourth quarter comeback fell short in a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Nuggets in Denver. The Wolves trailed 97-75 entering the fourth quarter and they got within 10 points at 4:38 remaining (111-101) in the fourth quarter, but the comeback was too little too late.
Minnesota committed 25 turnovers in the loss. Denver capitalized on the mishaps, scoring 35 points off turnovers in the game.
The Wolves had six players in double figures paced by Julius Randle’s 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Ayo Dosunmu added 18 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Jaylen Clark and Terrance Shannon Jr. chipped in 15 points apiece off the bench. Jaden McDaniels tallied 13 points while Naz Reid added 12 points and eight rebounds.
Game 6 will be in Minneapolis on Thursday night. Minnesota still leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
