In the NBA playoffs semifinals G4 on May 13, the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves had a fierce battle. At halftime, the Nuggets, who were more powerful, led the Timberwolves 64-49 and achieved a clear advantage. Among them, the Nuggets core player Nikola Jokic (Nikola Jokic) performed remarkably in the first half and amazed the audience.
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In this game, Jokic showed his all-round offensive approach. In the first half, he played 21 minutes, shooting 9-of-15 (0-of-2 three-pointers) and 1-of-3 free throws, contributing 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, with a plus/minus of +6. The Serbian centre-forward not only showed great individual ability on the offensive end, but also contributed a rare flying slam dunk that inspired his teammates.
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Under the leadership of Jokic, the Nuggets played well in the first half, and the whole team blossomed on the offensive end and continued to expand the score advantage. Defensively, Jokic's performance is equally eye-catching, with his blocking, steal and rebounding stats fully demonstrating his contribution to the team. It was with his superior performance on both ends of the floor that the Nuggets took a 15-point lead in the first half and laid the foundation for the eventual victory.
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It is worth mentioning that Jokic's flying slam dunk in this game has become the focus of heated discussions among fans. This stroke of genius has undoubtedly added more excitement to this fierce playoff game. And in the fierce competition, whether the Nuggets core can continue to maintain such a good performance will largely determine the fate of the team.
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In short, in the NBA playoffs semifinals on May 13, Jokic's first-half performance brought endless surprises to the fans. It will be interesting to see if the all-around player can carry his outstanding performance into the second half and help the Nuggets win.