Recap: Nuggets survive Lillard’s epic performance to take 3-2 series advantage

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty ImagesWhat a whirlwind of a game that was.

To recap:

The Nuggets now lead the series 3-2 after surviving a nuclear performance by Damian Lillard. Not only did Lillard set the playoff record with 12 three-pointers in a game, but he scored 55 points on just 24 shots and it still wasn't enough for Portland to beat Denver.

It was a full on team effort for the Nuggets as everyone contributed to the Nuggets finding a way to pull off a 147-140 victory in overtime.

Now to all that ensured:

It was a brilliant start for the Nuggets as they opened the game on a 10-0 run behind two threes from Austin Rivers. Denver was able to build some early momentum which they rode…