Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double of the series, and the Nuggets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Timberwolves 112-109 and clinch their first-round series in five games.
Paul George said it was “super frustrating” to see another Clippers season marred by injuries as both he and Kawhi Leonard are set to miss Tuesday’s elimination game against the Suns.
Jimmy Butler tied the fourth-best scoring performance in an NBA playoff game, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Bucks on Monday night.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said on Tuesday the conference is having “meaningful discussions” about adjusting its longstanding policy on field storming to address safety issues, and a wide range of options are being considered by a working group.
Trae Young had 38 points and drained a long go-ahead 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key with 2.8 seconds left to help the Atlanta Hawks extend their season with a Game 5 win over the Celtics.
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno received a game misconduct and a five-minute major penalty just more than two minutes into Game 5 against the Dallas Stars after a knee-on-knee hit with Radek Faksa on Tuesday night.