Don't underestimate the Nuggets, a team with a track record of success, with a lot of experience and depth in the roster. How could the defending champions easily accept defeat? The second round of the playoffs continued, and the Nuggets, who had lost two games in a row at home, came to play on the road, although they have been forced to only win the option, and then take a step back is an abyss, facing the difficulty is a common thing for them, this is the time for them to burst out with great energy, and it is clear that they have the strength to turn around.
Although the playoffs are already in place and the players are tired, the good news is that no players have injury problems. In this match, both teams can field their strongest players. The Timberwolves started with Edwards, Towns, Gobert, McDaniels and Conley, and the Nuggets fielded with Jokic, Murray, Gordon, Porter and Pope. They played each other twice in a row, so they were already familiar with each other, and the tactics and player characteristics were clear at a glance.
The Nuggets scored 28 points in the first quarter, while the Timberwolves didn't find their offensive touch and scored just 20 points in the quarter. In the second quarter, the Nuggets' offense and defense continued to play steadily, on the other hand, the Timberwolves' performance was the same as in the first quarter, and after the end of the first half, the difference had reached 15 points. In the third quarter, the Nuggets' offense was more fluid, scoring 37 points in a single quarter, and the difference widened again. The Timberwolves were unable to close the gap, so the fourth quarter lost the suspense of victory early, and finally the Nuggets won on the road, and the overall score came to 1-2.
The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 117-90, and there were a total of 6 deuces in this game, with the Nuggets leading by 34 points at the most, and the Timberwolves leading by 2 points at the most, and the difference at the end of the game was 27 points.
Nuggets player stats: Jokic had 24 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists on 10-of-18 shooting; Murray had 24 points, four rebounds and five assists on 11-of-21 shooting; Porter had 21 points, four rebounds and one assist on 6-of-10 shooting; Gordon finished with 13 points, two rebounds and five assists on 5-of-7 shooting.
Timberwolves player stats: Edwards had 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists on 8-of-15 shooting; Towns had 14 points, five rebounds and three assists on 4-of-7 shooting; Conley had 10 points, six rebounds and six assists on 3-of-9 shooting; McDaniels had 10 points and three rebounds on 4-of-6 shooting.
After the game, Edwards spoke to the media about the loss. It was my responsibility to say that it was my responsibility to lose, that I played with no energy at all, and that today's performance was too mediocre. Such a bad performance is something that the team cannot afford. Disappointed teammates and fans. Edwards is only a young player, but he has been solid and has a mature character, so let's wait and see what will lead to a successful career for such a player.