James Harden was far from impressive in the defeat, registering 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, to go along with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, zero three-pointers and four turnovers in 35 minutes of play.

The Los Angeles Clippers hoped to take control in Game 5. Instead, they were overwhelmed by the Denver Nuggets. Jamal Murray delivered a dominant 43-point night.

In Game 5 of the Nuggets' playoffs showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, the crowd in Ball Arena became downright unhinged. Denver poured all of its emotion in what could have been the final home contest of the year,