In the semifinals of this season's NBA playoffs, Edwards completed his transformation again, and his personal offense can be described as very inexplicable. In the G4 matchup with the Nuggets, the comprehensive data of 44 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block showed his personal scoring explosion to the fullest. Edwards' individual performance is so impressive, but the Timberwolves are struggling to win, and that's the problem that the rising star has at the moment - his individual strength is unquestionable, but his impact on the team is still lacking.
Compared to Huazi's individual heroism, the Nuggets focus more on teamwork. In G4, the Nuggets' trident — Jokic, Murray and Gordon — combined to add an astonishing 82 points, 18 rebounds and 20 assists to help the team tie the series at 2-2. At this point, the Nuggets' background as the defending champion has finally been revealed, and it has also eased that breath.
The Nuggets' strategy on the defensive end was also commendable, successfully limiting the Timberwolves' ability to play in other scoring points, such as Towns and Gobert, and the likes of Towns were effectively controlled. In particular, Gordon's limitation of Towns on the defensive end and his efficient performance on the offensive end became a key factor in the Nuggets' victory.
In this pivotal G4 matchup, Jokic once again proved why he was a three-time regular season MVP winner, scoring 35 points on 57.7% shooting, contributing 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, and ranking first on the team with a plus/minus of +22. Jokic's scoring methods are very diverse, from back-to-back singles to long-range shots, from subtle passes to strong shots under the basket, he can do almost anything. Defensively, he has repeatedly used his height and size to limit his opponent's offense to a certain extent.
Jokic's influence on the game is historic, especially after winning the championship last season, after Jokic was infiltrated by the O'Brien Cup, his personal strength has risen to a higher level again, and he has also broken his demons that he has been unable to break through in the West for many years. His presence has made the Nuggets' offensive system run more smoothly and greatly improved the team's defensive quality, which is what the team leader is all about.
In the series between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves, Jokic's inexplicable play was the key to the team's ability to equalize, and the superstar deserved it. When the Nuggets fell into the adversity of falling behind 0-2, many fans looked down on the defending champions, thinking that Huazi was about to start his own era, and once discussed it with Jordan. But the championship team can't be defeated so easily, Jokic quickly slapped many people in the face, and the victory of G3 and G4 seemed to tell Huazi: "What I give you is yours, I don't give it, you can't grab it!" ”
And what about Huazi? As a rising star in the NBA, we have seen the scoring ability of the unsolved on the stage of the playoffs. However, although the times will change, Jokic is only now in his prime, the overall strength of the Nuggets is still very strong, and the starting five Tigers have no obvious shortcomings; The Timberwolves' offense is only in the middle of the league in the regular season, which is particularly prominent in G3 and G4, and Huazi still needs to learn from Jokic how to affect the team in this series; And trying to reach the top and win the championship, the author thinks that it is still a little early, and the chances will obviously be greater in the future.
After all, you always have to pay some tuition when you come out to mix, and this is the case with James in 2007, and the same is true for Huazi in 2024.
In your opinion, what aspects does Huazi need to improve in her future NBA career to lead the team to win the championship? Does he have a chance to become the ruler of the next Union? You are welcome to share your views and insights.