Nikola Jokic awarded third NBA MVP trophy then goes off with 40 point Game 5 for Denver

Published: May 15, 2024, 8:17 a.m.

Nikola Jokic went off in a pivotal Game 5 win 112-97 for the Denver Nuggets over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Joker put up 40 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists to lead Denver to a 3-2 series lead.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) the KIA NBA MVP trophy before game five against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) gestures with the KIA NBA MVP trophy to his teammates before game five against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) holds the KIA NBA MVP trophy before game five against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) gestures in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball under pressure from Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) as guard Jamal Murray (27) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) battle for position in the first quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) guards in the first quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) guards in the second quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves, toppic during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) guards in the third quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled as he drives to the net against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the third quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) before game five against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.