nba playoffs are in full swing, and the two games in the Western Conference semifinals are very fiercely contested. After the first four games, they were tied at 2-2. Next, the defending champion Nuggets will return to their home court to face the Tianwangshan series against the Timberwolves. The result of this G5 is likely to affect the trend of the entire series. Who can have the last laugh in this battle of Tianwang Mountain?
The Nuggets unexpectedly lost the first two home games in the series and were in trouble 0-2. Fortunately, they found their form on the road and won two consecutive games. The Western Conference semifinals battle with 4 wins in 7 games will become 2 wins in 3 games. The Denver Nuggets regained their home court advantage, and in fact they also have to beat the Timberwolves.
In the first four games, the stars of both sides, Jokic and Edwards, performed very well. Jokic has averaged 27.6 points, 14 rebounds and 9.1 assists in all 9 games so far in the playoffs. In 8 playoff games this season, Edwards averaged 32.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, with 56% field goal percentage and 44.1% three-point shooting percentage.
In addition to Jokic and Edwards, the performance of other stars of the two teams has become the key to affecting the progress of the game. Towns scored 27 and 20 points respectively in the two games the Timberwolves won. In the two games the team lost, his data dropped to 14 points and 13 points. The Nuggets were able to win G3 and G4 thanks to the outstanding performances of Murray, Gordon and others.
The G5 series will still be similar to the previous games. It is likely not Jokic and Edwards that will determine the trend of the game, but Murray, Porter, Gobert, Towns and others. The overall strength of the two sides is almost evenly matched. Whoever performs better on the spot is likely to win this crucial battle.
The game will be held at 10:30 on May 15th, Beijing time, when CCTV Sports Channel will broadcast the game live. Who can win the battle between the Nuggets and Timberwolves? Fans who support both teams, remember to follow the live broadcast of this game on time.
