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Nikola Jokić's triple-double helped Denver Nuggets secure a significant Game 5 victory

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić secured a triple-double on Tuesday night, leading to a comfortable 118-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference playoff series. This win helped the Nuggets regain an edge in the best-of-seven series, with Denver currently leading 3-2 and needing just one more victory to proceed to the next round. Jokić, as usual, served as the primary force behind the Nuggets' success. His remarkable all-around performance earned him 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists, securing his 10th career playoff triple double, and making him the center with the highest playoff triple-double record. With this achievement, the 6'11'' Serbian surpassed NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, becoming the sole leader in his position. Following his impressive win, Jokić immediately directed his attention towards the team's success, rather than his individual accomplishments. When speaking with journalists, Jokić stated, "Honestly, I am only concerned with achieving a win, and I will do whatever is necessary to make that happen." Currently, Jokić has maintained an average of 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists throughout the series with the Suns. In contrast, Michael Malone, the head coach of the Nuggets, had a more enthusiastic perspective. "Nikola does not push himself into anything. He is someone who entirely comprehends the game and accepts whatever opportunities the game presents," stated Malone. "Perhaps we fail to fully appreciate the remarkable performance that Nikola Jokić delivers consistently, night after night." Following a recent incident in which Jokić pushed Suns owner Mat Ishbia in Phoenix, Game 5 occurred merely two days thereafter. However, prior to the game on Tuesday, Jokić and Ishbia seemed to reconcile and embraced each other. The first half of the game was evenly matched, but in the third quarter, the Nuggets dominated by scoring 39 points as tensions increased between the two teams. During the quarter, Kevin Durant pushed Jokić after Denver's Bruce Brown seemed to be attempting to gather intel from the Suns' huddle, resulting in technical fouls for both Durant and Brown. As the fourth quarter approached its midway point, the Nuggets had secured a lead of more than 20 points, causing the Suns to concede defeat and replace their starters. Throughout the game, Brown was instrumental in driving Denver's success by scoring 25 points while coming off the bench, a fact that Jokić was eager to commend. Jokić pointed out that Brown's abilities include his aptness at pushing the tempo, defending, and driving towards the hoop, as evidenced by his 10 free throw attempts. Breaking the defense's first line and attacking the basket with authority were some of the things that Brown excelled in during the contest. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray scored 19 points each, while Devin Booker was the top scorer for the Suns with 28 points. In addition, Durant contributed 26 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. The series has seen each home team win their respective games, and Game 6 is set to take place in Phoenix on Thursday. Despite facing elimination, Booker remains confident in his team's ability to bounce back, having experienced similar situations before. He stated that every game is unique and requires different preparation, and that he and his team are committed to analyzing game footage to improve and perform better in Game 6. Tags: basketball, denver nuggets, iab-basketball, iab-business and finance, iab-industries, iab-non-profit organizations, iab-sports, nba, nba northwest division, nba pacific division, nba western conference, non-profit and ngo organizations, phoenix suns Read the full article

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