The Nuggets really went out this time and made a big splash on Minnesota's turf, beating the Timberwolves 115-107 to tie the series and bring the overall score to 2-2. This game is simply too exciting, and the performance of the Nuggets Big Three is really eye-catching.
Speaking of this game, I have to mention the Nuggets' big man Jokic, the big man was full of firepower today, scoring 35 points, assists, rebounds, and steals, almost covering half of the Nuggets. Looking at Murray again, that pass is simply eye-catching, accurate to teammates, and a game-high 8 assists, ensuring that the team's offensive firepower is at full strength. Not to be outdone, Gordon played both offense and defense, supporting the team's rebounding and defense along with Jokic.
On the Timberwolves' side, although Edwards scored 44 points today, his personal ability is undoubted, and he is active on both offensive and defensive ends, but after the team loses, this high score seems to be a bit "empty". After the game, the scoring champion was also ridiculed, with some saying that his scoring was like "useless work". But then again, it's really not easy to score 44 points, can it not be used to make a fuss?
The rest of the Timberwolves' performances were also so-so, with Gobert and Towns combining for 24 points, and while they worked the defensive end, it was clearly not enough in the face of the Nuggets' frantic offense. Mike Conley's performance can only be described as mediocre, failing to bring a breakthrough to the team at critical moments.
The victory in this game allowed the Nuggets to successfully pull one back, and also added a lot of highlights to the next game back to Denver's home court. The next one, known as the "Battle of Tennoyama", will be the key battle of this series. If the Nuggets can win another game at home, the likelihood of a comeback from a 0-2 deficit will greatly increase. This is not only a test for Nuggets players, but also a big test for tactical layout and psychological adjustment.
From this game, it can be seen that the Nuggets' teamwork and ability to grasp key moments have improved significantly. On the contrary, the Timberwolves, although they have a high-scoring output like Edwards, are slightly inferior in teamwork and key ball handling. This may be the key to the Nuggets' comeback victory in this game.
Overall, it was more than just a win, it was a showcase of courage, intelligence and team spirit. The Nuggets' victory on the road not only balanced the score, but also added infinite possibilities for the next games. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, obviously need to find more appropriate tactics and teamwork in the next games in order to go far in the fierce playoffs.