On May 15, Beijing time, the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs ushered in a key battle. In this tight game, the Denver Nuggets sat at home and won the battle of Kings Mountain with a 112-97 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
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It is worth mentioning that before the game, basketball superstar James had a show for the Nuggets, suggesting that they defend Edwards, the core player of the Timberwolves. Judging by the final results, this strategy was undoubtedly successful. Edwards scored just 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting in this game, well below his season average.
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James said in his postgame interview: "I think the Nuggets made a very smart decision against Edwards' bag defense. Gobert, their center, was then forced to take on the task of distributing the ball. If I were in command, I would have chosen this strategy. Because Gobert isn't an all-around player like Anthony Davis, he's limited threat in the three-second zone. The Nuggets should try to limit Edwards' impact to the basket so that they can force more open opportunities for opposing perimeter players.
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In addition, James also said that during the game, the Nuggets players showed a strong team bond, which was the key to their ability to win the game. He believes that as long as the team continues to maintain this form, there is a good chance of advancing to the Western Conference Finals or even competing for the championship.
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After this victory, the Nuggets will return to the road with a 3-2 lead to continue their battle with the Timberwolves. As the schedule progresses, the competition between the two sides will become more and more intense. It remains to be seen who will make it to the Western Conference Finals.