Nikola Jokic Rewrites NBA History In Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 5

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals with a final score of 112-97. The Nuggets take a 3-2 series lead.

After receiving his third MVP trophy, Nikola Jokic had a game to remember. He scored 40 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go with seven rebounds and 13 assists. Anthony Edwards finally had a bad game in the playoffs, scoring just 18 points on 33.3% shooting.

Jokic made NBA history in Game 5, becoming the first player ever to record 40+ points, 13+ assists, and zero turnovers in a playoff game

The statistic was posted on social media by Basketball Reference.

"Nikola Jokić tonight: 40 points ⎹ 13 assists ⎹ 0 turnovers He's the first player in our database with that stat line or better in a playoff game."

The Nuggets will travel back to Minnesota to face the Wolves in Game 6 on Thursday, May 16th.

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