Celtics Win Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals

Led by Khris Middleton's 40 Points, the Bucks Grab a 3-2 Series Lead

Nikola Jokic's 28 Points Not Enough to Keep Nuggets Alive

In a thrilling Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-104, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The Celtics were led by Khris Middleton, who exploded for 40 points, including 24 in the second half. Middleton also grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.

The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 28 points on 12-16 shooting from the field. Jokic also had 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Despite Jokic's strong performance, the Nuggets were unable to keep up with the Celtics' hot shooting. The Celtics shot 51.5% from the field, compared to 42.6% for the Nuggets.

The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Nuggets 50-35. The Celtics' size and physicality were too much for the Nuggets to handle, and the Celtics were able to control the tempo of the game.

The Celtics now have a 3-2 lead in the series and are one win away from their 18th NBA championship. The Nuggets will need to win Game 6 in Denver on Thursday night to force a Game 7.