Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves, after completing a 6-game winning streak in the playoffs, were finally defeated by the defending champion Nuggets. Yes, in the current second round of the series, with the Nuggets winning two games in a row, the series has been dragged into the Battle of Tianwang Mountain. In the past two games, Edwards has also played at a magical level, scoring a critical 44 points in a single game, but he can only stand alone. Gobert, who welcomed the birth of his child, lost his previous magic, and Towns also encountered targets from the Nuggets' defense.
Under such circumstances, they must find a way to deal with it in order to get out of this predicament. In this G5 matchup, they came to the Nuggets' home court again. What is worthy of recognition is that their starting core Conley chose to miss the game due to a sore right Achilles tendon. It is obviously difficult for the Timberwolves to win the match point. Therefore, in the specific game, the Nuggets, under the leadership of Jokic, won the game with a total score of 112-97, letting the two chase three to seize Tianwangshan and win the match point.
In the first half of the game
, the Nuggets were in good condition in the away game and continued to widen the point difference between the two teams. In the first quarter of the game, Jokic shot 4 of 7 from the field and 4 of 5 free throws, posting 12 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Pope also contributed 7 points and 3 rebounds, successfully helping the team win. The score was 28-26, giving them a 2-point lead. In the second quarter of the showdown, Jokic continued to show off, shooting 3 of 3 and scoring 7 points, 4 assists and 1 steal. Gordon also had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, and Braun had 7 points, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He led the team to a score of 22-18, widening the point difference to 6 points.
After changing sides and fighting again, the Nuggets, which maintained the lead in the score, did not give the Timberwolves a chance to counterattack. In the third quarter of the game, Jokic continued to show his prowess. He made 6 of 7 shots and 4 of 4 free throws in a single quarter. He not only contributed 16 key points, but also contributed 3 rebounds and 4 assists, as well as 6 points. Murray successfully helped the team score 38-30. In the final quarter of the decisive victory, the Nuggets did not give their opponents a chance, and continued to score 24-23, and won the final victory with a total score of 112-97.
Conclusion
Let’s talk about the situation, it is really a pity that the Timberwolves failed to stabilize the situation. But Towns, the No. 1 pick in their team, tried his best. He fell down many times in this game and posted 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. In the end, he could only limp off the field. Edwards, who had explosive statistics in the last game, actually failed this time. In 44 minutes of playing time, he only had a poor shooting percentage of 5-of-15, scoring 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. His offensive performance declined significantly. Gobert's 18 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, and Walker's 14 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, had no choice but to join the empty attack group.
On the other hand, the Nuggets won at home. Their star star came down from heaven. In 41 minutes of playing time, he made 15 of 22 shots and scored a game-high 40 points, as well as 7 rebounds and 13 assists. , which not only effectively alleviates the team's scoring pressure, but also connects the team. In addition, Murray also had a data output of 16 points and 4 assists, as well as Gordon, who made 7 of 14 shots, 4 of 4 free throws, 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and Gordon, who scored 6 of 8, 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Deng.
