PHOTOS: Game 5 Nuggets vs. Clippers

Despite being pressured by LA Clippers guard James Harden (1), Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball during the 1st quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) flies over LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the 1st quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook goes up for shot over Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first quarter of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball while LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) keeps an eye from behind during the 1st quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) shoots the ball while being defended by LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) (left) and LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) during the 1st quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) fouls Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the 1st quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

After shooting a three-pointer, Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) celebrates in front of the Clippers bench during the 2nd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

After shooting a three-pointer, Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) is congratulated by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the 2nd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

during the 2nd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) doesn’t have any trouble keeping the ball from LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the 3rd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Dnver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends Clippers guard James Harden during the third quarter of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Ball Arena on Tuesday night. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) makes a no-look behind the back pass to Peyton Watson during the 3rd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) is pressured by Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) causing him to travel during the 3rd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) is pressured by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) causing him to travel during the 3rd quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates with the crowd during the 4th quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) go after a loose ball during the 4th quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) puts pressure on LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the 4th quarter of game 5 of the first round of the Western Championships at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) goes up for a shot during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) is defended by LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) fights LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) for a defensive rebound during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) loses control of the ball while being defended by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

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Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan blocks a shot by Clippers guard James Harden during Game 5 of against the Clippers on Tuesday night. The Nuggets won 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball past LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) during game 5 of Round 1 against the Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Nuggets won the game 131-115. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)