The Nuggets won Game 5 after a strong 131-115 result went in their favor at Ball Arena. Murray led all scorers with a fantastic 43-point night. The Nuggets guard also added seven assists, five rebounds, three steals, and one block.

After escaping with two wins in the first four games of their Western Conference playoff series, the Denver Nuggets had their best showing against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 on Tuesday night thanks to Jamal Murray's 43-point night.

Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points and Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night that gave Denver a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.