Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 5 (May 14)

With the series tied at 2-2, Game 5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets is one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the playoffs. With the Nuggets handling their business twice on the road, the pressure now mounts up for Minnesota to respond in a hostile environment.

Despite Anthony Edwards' 44-point performance (16-of-25 shooting), the TWolves could not register a home win. Aside from the two-time NBA All-Star, the Timberwolves' supporting cast struggled to match the production of the Nuggets' role players.

This isn't the first time Minnesota's backs are against the wall. They started the second-round series on the road and secured two victories against the defending champions.

Be that as it may, the Denver Nuggets are looking to redeem themselves in front of their home crowd to pull off a 3-2 series lead.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, Game 5 injuries

Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a clean injury report for tonight's playoff game.

Denver Nuggets Injuries

The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, have listed Jamal Murray (left calf strain) as questionable, while Vlatko Cancar remains out with a torn ACL.

Player	Injury	Status
Jamal Murray	Left Calf Strain	Questionable
Vlatko Cancar	Torn ACL in Left Knee	Out

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets: Starting lineups and depth charts

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups and depth chart for May 14

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
Point Guard	Mike Conley	Monte Morris	Jordan McLaughlin
Shooting Guard	Anthony Edwards	Nickeil Alexander-Walker	Jordan McLaughlin
Small Forward	Jaden McDaniels	Kyle Anderson	Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Power Forward	Karl-Anthony Towns	Naz Reid	Kyle Anderon
Center	Rudy Gobert	Naz Reid	Karl-Anthony Towns

Denver Nuggets starting lineups and depth chart for May 14

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
Point Guard	Jamal Murray	Reggie Jackson	Christian Braun
Shooting Guard	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	Christian Braun	Justin Holiday
Small Forward	Michael Porter Jr.	Justin Holiday	Julian Strawther
Power Forward	Aaron Gordon	Peyton Watson	Michael Porter Jr.
Center	Nikola Jokic	Peyton Watson	DeAndre Jordan

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets: Game 5 Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves will need to put forth a competitive offensive game while remaining in top shape defensively if they want to send the Nuggets home packing.

Following Karl-Anthony Towns' subpar 13-point performance, the team will need more out of him to balance out the imposing one-two-punch tandem of three-time MPV Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The same goes for the team's role players, from Rudy Gobert to Naz Reid.

Anthony Edwards has been Minnesota's leading scorer at 33.3 points, while Nikola Jokic leads the charge for his team at 26.8 points per game this series.

The Timberwolves are averaging 102.3 points, while the Nuggets are putting up 102.8 points per game.

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How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game 5?

Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets can be watched live on TNT and Tru TV. Additionally, fans can also hop into the following radio stations to check the game out: ESPN Radio, SiriusXM, Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM and KFAN.