On May 5, Beijing time, in the NBA playoffs, the Nuggets hosted the Timberwolves. At the end of the game, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 106-99 and led the series 1-0.
Statistically, this is the first time in nearly 20 years that the Timberwolves have won in the second round of the playoffs, and the last time they won in the second round of the playoffs was back in May 2004.
In this game, Edwards had 43 points and 7 rebounds, Towns 20 points, Reed 16 points, Conley 14 points and 10 assists, and for the Nuggets, Jokic had 32 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 turnovers, Porter Jr. had 20 points and 6 rebounds, and Murray had 17 points
After the game, the NBA's official blog posted a number of articles, saying that Edwards' performance attracted fans. "The 22-year-old Edwards Plateau played 42 minutes away, 17-of-29 from the field, and scored 43 points on the defending champion's head, plus 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks!
The NBA's official blog also said that Edwards was too much like Jordan and took over the game in a superstar way. "God Jordan, please!" Edwards turned his back to Pope, turned and threw a shot!"
Speaking of the Nuggets, the NBA's official blog said, "Jokic tried his best today, contributing a team-high 32 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in 41 minutes, but in the face of the Timberwolves' three major centers in the wheel battle, there were 7 turnovers, and the Nuggets had no choice but to lose their home court advantage!"
In addition, several basketball commentators also praised Edwards' performance.
Wang Meng said, "You are electricity, you are light...... Edwards, you're a superstar!"
Duan Ran said, "Edwards and the Timberwolves, they're so strong!
Su Qun commented, "The Timberwolves won the first away game on the Denver Plateau for three reasons: first, Edwards is getting more and more accurate, and this kind of shooting is quite helpful; second, Gobert can keep up with the pace of the guard on the outside and is no longer afraid of being named; third, Gobert is alone against Jokic under the basket, and the Timberwolves don't need to be pinched." ”
He also said, "For the first time, the problem of the Nuggets' bench weakness has been truly revealed, and the Nuggets should pay attention to Reggie's role in Game 2, maybe he is a weapon to play big." ”
[Source: Jiupai News Comprehensive]
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