Per the Dallas Morning News, the Denver Nuggets closed out the series with the Dallas Mavericks 124-110 at home in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals amid the largest crowd ever at Denver's Pepsi Center. The Nuggets advance to the conference finals for the first time since 1985.
Dirk Nowitzki had a slow start for the Mavericks, only attempting one shot in the first seven minutes of the game, but the entire Dallas squad couldn't hold off Denver. The Nuggets out shot Dallas 67 percent to 53 percent along with allowing an 18-4 run in the first quarter
The Mavs looked like they got a second wind by opening the fourth quarter with a 13-3 run but it didn't take long for the Nuggets to squash that by putting up a 14-point deficit and a 10-4 run.
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Tonight's win was a gold mine for Denver fans, some speculating on who they'll play next:
Ovzback It looks like the Nuggets are ready 2 come play at the Staples Center!
ExecOfDaYear What a three point shot by Billups even though it did not count! The Nuggets got this game locked down.
BlackPegasus The nuggets are killing it. I am at this sports bar in denver. Its crazy packed
Stax_23 Nuggets got this. Lakers here we come!
thedust The Nuggets are dominating. My new favorite team (since the Hawks were eliminated). Why? Hate the Lakers, Celtics and Cavs (bitter).
EUR0X the nuggets are the best 3 point shooting team in the playoffs
nparikh27 Nuggets vs Cavs in the finals....Nuggets win..debate over...Melo >> Lebron
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Dallas fans are putting their team's season in its final resting place:
klierman25 seriously give me 1 month with the mavs players and i would have them playing the best defense of the NBA
Guiseppe21 Rest in piece Mavs
djfireman RIP Dallas Mavs its over.
tayfab Lets play a drinking game....drink every time the Mavs miss a shot. At this rate, I should be passed out in 15 minutes.
alextanPR another Dallas sports team disappoints me again. #fail #mavs #cowboys #stars #rangers
Jim_oreilly no matter what happens in the 4th quarter the mavs have had a great year and are closer than farther to becoming elite again..
