In Game 5 of the NBA playoff series, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 131-115, with Jamal Murray leading the charge by scoring a series-high 43 points. The Clippers struggled from the start, falling behind 35-23 after the first quarter, and despite Ivica Zubac’s 27 points and Kawhi Leonard’s near triple-double, they couldn’t overcome the deficit. Now trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, the Clippers must win Game 6 on Thursday to avoid elimination for the third consecutive season, with history favoring teams that win Game 5.
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Clippers falter against Nuggets and are one loss away from end of season
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