Denver Nuggets Host Timberwolves in Game 5 of Western Conference Semifinals

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Key Matchup: Nikola Jokić vs. Karl-Anthony Towns

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves will clash on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their second-round NBA playoff series. The Nuggets are coming off a heartbreaking loss in Game 4, while the Timberwolves will be looking to take a commanding 3-2 lead in the series.

Nikola Jokić, the reigning NBA MVP, will be the focal point for the Nuggets. He had a monster performance in Game 4, but it wasn't enough to lift Denver to victory. Jokić will need to have another big game if the Nuggets are going to tie the series.

Karl-Anthony Towns will be the X-factor for the Timberwolves. He had a quiet Game 4, but he's capable of big things. If Towns can get going, it will be tough for the Nuggets to stop the Timberwolves.