Explain: Gary Payton II joins Steph Curry in crunch time to close out the relentless Jokic Nuggets

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A breakdown of the thrilling ending of Game 5 of the Warriors-Nuggets series 2022.04.27.DEN-GSW. We especially look at how Gary Payton II played a key role in the closing lineup, giving just enough extra firepower to help Stephen Curry close out the game and the ser…