Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley ruled out of Game 5 against Denver Nuggets due to a sore right Achilles tendon.

Conley's injury occurred during Game 4 and has resulted in the series being tied at 2-2.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker started in Conley's absence, with Jordan McLaughlin and Monte Morris also expected to have more playtime.

Despite the injury, Conley signed a two-year contract extension and is uncertain about his retirement date.

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In other NBA news, Western Semifinals Game 5 features Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks, and Eastern Semifinals Game 5 has the Celtics vs. the Cavaliers.