The Nuggets and Nikola Jokic sent the Wolves to a third consecutive loss for the first time this season, and now Minnesota faces a do-or-die Game 6 on Thursday night at Target Center.
Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets is defended by Rudy Gobert of the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the series at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday night.
The NBA said Wolves center Rudy Gobert made an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture that questions the integrity of the league and its game officials."
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