The Denver Nuggets had their backs against the wall on Monday night, down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves and needing a win in Game 5 to keep their season alive.

Three MVP titles and a championship, yet Nikola Jokic’s status as one of the league’s greats has come into question. But a subpar shooting performance and the Denver Nuggets trailing in the first-round series have planted doubt among fans and analysts.

It'll be another late start in this series, although not quite as late as Games 2 and 5.

Spencer Jones started in place of Aaron Gordon for the Nuggets in Game 5 and scored 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Matthew Stockman / DENVER — Game 5 was long over, a season had been saved, and the hero looked around and waited.

Instead, things flipped quickly as they fell behind 3-1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. That constant struggle led Danny Green to voice his frustration, taking sarcastic jabs at the Nuggets for fooling everyone into joining their championship bandwagon.

The Denver Nuggets might not be dead just yet.

Minnesota found out exactly what life without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo will be like, as Denver made the series 3-2.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels continued to embrace his villain role and sent a bold message to the Denver Nuggets after Game 5.

The Denver Nuggets face an uphill battle in their playoff series, but analysts believe their experience and championship pedigree could give them a chance if they can quickly regain momentum and improve their scoring and defense.

Following his Game 5 display, this Denver Nuggets star may be next in line to be 'LinkedIn-obsessed' after Fernando Mendoza.