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 on Tuesday night that gave Denver a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Nikola Jokić is capable of doing it all. For the Denver Nuggets, it's a lot better if he doesn't have to. He didn't have to Tuesday night. Sparked by a big game from Jamal Murray and a sizzling stint off the bench from Russell Westbrook,

The Denver Nuggets made a five-word statement following Tuesday's Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.