Today, the Nuggets challenged the Timberwolves away, and in the end, the Nuggets won 115-107, and the big score was 2-2.
After the game, the crowd was full of praise for Gordon's performance.
Nuggets coach Malone said of Gordon: "He went to defend the opponent's two All-Stars, his shooting ability, his offensive ability, his physicality, his defensive ability, and now we are asking too much of him. You've fallen in love with him from the day he put on the Nuggets jersey, and he's always put the Nuggets first. He's really selfless. ”
Gordon's performance, even the Timberwolves center, the best defensive player of the season, Gobert, was convinced. Speaking about Gordon after the game, Gobert said: "A lot of the shots he throws are confrontational, and if he turns into Kobe, we'll have to accept that. ”
In contrast to Goebel's praise of Gordon, Edwards shook his head when he saw Gordon's data sheet and sighed, "Aaron Gordon is annoying." ”
Former NBA player Wade posted after the game: I have to give Gordon a full score today.
Asked where he learned his selflessness, Gordon said in an interview: "Jokic. If a three-time MVP can do it, so can I. ”
Gordon, 28, was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the fourth pick in the first round in 2014 and traded to the Nuggets by the Magic in March 2021. After arriving at the Nuggets, under the tutelage of Malone, Gordon grew rapidly. Gordon is unusually tough on the court, and he can be seen everywhere in offense, rebounding, assisting, and stealing. Last season, Gordon played a major role in the Nuggets' championship. In the regular season this season, Gordon averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, and was often praised by Malone. In this game, Gordon played 41 minutes, 11-of-12, 2-of-2 three-pointers, 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks. According to statistics, in the playoffs, Gordon is the third player in NBA history to complete at least 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a single game, and shoot 90+% from the field (the first two are Richmond and Paul).
Regarding Gordon's performance, Timberwolves head coach Finch said with trepidation: "We may need to be more serious about defending him later. ”
Facing the Timberwolves' twin towers to play such a wonderful performance, Gordon deserves to be praised by everyone. From now on, everyone remembers that the Nuggets not only have Jokic and Murray, but also Gordon. How to limit the play of the Nuggets, Timberwolves head coach Finch is going to have a headache.