Under the scorching summer sun, the NBA arena is also burning with passion and dreams. In the fourth game of the Western Conference semifinals, the matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves was like a midsummer thunderstorm, and the players on both sides launched a life-and-death battle on the court. In the end, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 115-107 and tied the series at 2-2. This victory is not only an advantage in the score, but also a contest of tactical wisdom and tenacious will.
Jokic, a basketball artist from Serbia, has a presence on the court like a moving fortress with endless energy at his feet. In the whole game, he played 39 minutes, shot 15 of 26, and scored 35 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Such a performance is undoubtedly a nightmare for opponents. According to statistics, Jokic has scored 30+ in a single game in the playoffs 30 times, surpassing the 29 times of Westbrook and Reggie Miller, ranking 22nd all-time. Such an achievement is enough for people to look up to.
Timberwolves star Edwards, the young guard, also showed his edge on the court. He played 45 minutes, shooting 16-of-25, 5-of-8 from three-point range, 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, scoring a career-high 44 points, as well as an all-around performance of 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. However, basketball is a team sport after all, and none of his teammates scored more than 15 points, which also made the Timberwolves a little overwhelmed in this game.
Among the bright stars of this game, Gordon's performance is undoubtedly the brightest one. He went down the offensive end like a tiger, hitting 11 of 12 shots, hitting two shots from the three-point line, making two shots, and three free throws, scoring 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocks. Such a hit rate is as ruthless as the autumn wind sweeping away the leaves, and it will plunge the opponent into an endless nightmare.
On the defensive end, Gordon showed his strength like an iron wall. At one point, he cornered his opponents, making only one of his 12 shots, and even Edwards, who was in hot form in this game, also hit just one of his five shots under his tight defense. Gordon's defense, solid as a mountain, dealt a heavy blow to their opponents, making it difficult for them to find a breakthrough.
Such a well-rounded and outstanding performance made Gordon the focus of the game. He used his strength and sweat to win a precious victory for the team, and also brought endless surprises and cheers to the fans. Facing the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, Gordon played a similar performance and caused the Lakers to suffer a heavy blow. Now facing the Timberwolves, Gordon has once again left his opponent helpless. Perhaps, he's the weakest outside shooting threat of the Nuggets' starting five, but remember that no player should underestimate their competitiveness when facing a championship trophy.
This game is like a drama, with heroes, villains, highs, and lows. Every player is writing their own story in their own way. And we, as viewers, can only watch quietly, feel their joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and experience their successes and failures.
That's basketball, that's life. On this stage, everyone is the protagonist, and everyone has their own story. And we just need to quietly appreciate, quietly feel, and experience quietly.