On May 15, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals continued today, and the Nuggets hosted the Timberwolves, which was the fifth game between the two sides. The two sides drew 2-2 in the first four games, and today is the battle of Tianwang Mountain between the two sides! In the history of the NBA, the team that won the victory of Tianwang Mountain has a probability of more than 8 percent. Timberwolves' Edwards, Towns and Nuggets' Jokic, Murray are still the protagonists of this round of the playoffs, and how well they play directly affects the outcome of the game.
Timberwolves starters: Walker, Edwards, McDaniels, Towns, Gobert!
Nuggets starters: Murray, Pope, Porter, Gordon, Jokic!
At the beginning of the game, the two sides were full of firepower, the Nuggets' Murray and Porter scored 4 points, and the Timberwolves' McDaniels and Towns also scored 5 points. The Timberwolves lead 7-4.
Going into a timeout, the Timberwolves challenge, and this is the action.
The Timberwolves challenge succeeded! Jokic singled a basket to Gobert, and the two sides were tied. Jokic is really hard to defend.
Edwards was forced to foul for a layup, and Edwards made 1 of 2 free throws. Jokic hit Gobert again, McDaniels hit a three-point shot in the bottom corner, and Porter came back with a three-pointer to respond, and the offense of both sides was very efficient, both determined to take Tianwang Mountain. Edwards hit a three-pointer and put his hand to his mouth to shut up the home crowd.
Pop was overwhelmed and fell, tripping Downs, who stood up with a pained expression. Reed covered Jokic with a ball, and when he came back, Jokic hit Reid 2+1 again. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 112-97 to win the battle of Tianwang Mountain, leading 3-2.
Jokic 40 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals and 1 block! No mistakes! Gordon 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Murray 16 points and 4 assists, Pope 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Porter 6 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, Braun 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks!
McDaniels 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Gobert 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Towns 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Walker 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks, Edwards 18 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists, Reed 7 points and 3 boards!