The Lakers' nemesis failed to prevent it this time, and the Timberwolves' young man Edwards is really amazing! Just last night, on May 5, Beijing time, the Nuggets faced the Timberwolves on their own turf, and our Nuggets lost with a score of 99-106.
As soon as the opening whistle blew, the Timberwolves seemed to have eaten a weighing weight, leading 12-2 in the opening game, and the Nuggets didn't seem to have eased up, and they were about to be pulled away by the opponent. Who knew that the Nuggets suddenly broke out at this time, and after the pause came back, a wave of 13-0 offensive, this time it was good, the score not only caught up, but also overtook by two points, this wave of operation was very sharp, like playing chess and taking a risky move, and suddenly turned the situation on the chessboard around.
But the good times didn't last long, and in the second half, the Nuggets seemed to be a little powerless again. Graham Potter, in particular, was in a frenzy in the first half and was a bit sluggish in the second half. On the other hand, on the Timberwolves' side, Reed, who came off the bench, seemed to be a change in the fourth quarter, scoring a few points in a row at critical moments to help the team stabilize the situation.
When it comes to individual performance, I have to mention the Timberwolves' Huazi, that is, Edwards, this young man really played well last night, scoring a whopping 43 points in the game, as well as 7 rebounds and 3 assists, which is simply the thigh of the Timberwolves. On the Nuggets' side, although Jokic also scored 32 points and 9 assists, it is obvious that the strength of one person is still difficult to support the whole team.
Throughout the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the competition was fierce, especially in the fourth quarter, almost every offense touched the hearts of fans. In the end, the Timberwolves held on to the win thanks to the excellent performances of Edwards and Reed. Although the Nuggets tried their best, they couldn't turn the score around in the end.
After the game, many fans and critics were discussing, what happened to the Nuggets? Is it a matter of strategy, or is it a physical exhaustion? As for the Timberwolves, everyone spoke highly of their defense and stable play in key moments. Especially Edwards, this young man is not only well-rounded, but also has the best psychological quality at critical moments, and his future development is worth looking forward to.
Overall, although this game was a bit disappointing for Nuggets fans, it was definitely a pleasing sight to watch for those who love basketball. The performances of both teams are commendable, and both have exposed a lot of problems. In the next game, if the Nuggets can learn from this loss and adjust their state, I believe they still have a chance to show their strength in the next games.
For the Timberwolves, continuing to maintain this high-intensity competitive state, especially the bench players who can step up like Reed, will be the key for them to go further. It will be even more exciting if the two sides meet again in the future matches, after all, this match has already shown the high level of competition between them and the unpredictable outcome of the match.
For the Nuggets, the loss may be a timely wake-up call. It's time to look at the setup and tactical set-up, especially on the defensive end, and find more effective ways to limit scorers like Edwards. Although Jokic is still the core of the team, basketball is a five-a-side sport after all, and he needs more support, which is also something that management and coaching teams need to think about.
As for the Timberwolves' nemesis, apparently they didn't let the label tie themselves down. They have demonstrated great fighting power and the ability to adapt quickly to their opponents, which also makes them more comfortable against strong teams. Edwards' explosive performance is not only a pile of personal data, but also a guarantee for the team to win the lead at critical moments. This kind of performance has undoubtedly given the team and other players a lot of confidence.
This game, if summed up in one sentence, is "the hero sees the same thing". Whether it's Jokic or Edwards, they've shown their true colors as heroes. It's just that this time the goddess of victory favors the more well-prepared Timberwolves.
As you can see from this game, every game in the NBA is full of variables and challenges, and every minute and every second can make the difference between winning and losing the game. For fans, this uncertainty and suspense is the beauty of the game of basketball. And for the players and coaching team, every game is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Whether it's the Nuggets or the Timberwolves in the days ahead, they have a long way to go. Hopefully they can learn from this game and keep improving and bring us more exciting games." And we will wait and see how they write their own chapter in this competitive NBA arena.