Series Heads Back to Minnesota After Denver Pounds Wolves in Game 5
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Key Points:
- Minnesota lost Game 5 to Denver 125-113, failing to close out the series at home and forcing a Game 6 in Minneapolis on Thursday night.
- The Wolves struggled without key players Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards, committing 25 turnovers and lacking the rhythm that helped them dominate earlier in the series.
- Denver pulled away decisively in the third quarter, outscoring Minnesota 37-24, fueled by Spencer Jones’ 11-point surge including three three-pointers and a dunk.
- An injury to Naz Reid, who rolled his ankle after stepping on Tim Hardaway Jr.'s foot, could impact Minnesota’s lineup going into Game 6.
- Ayo Dosunmu, who scored 43 points in Game 4, was limited to 18 points in Game 5, unable to replicate his previous explosive performance.
