On May 15, Beijing time, the battle of Tianwang Mountain in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs was in full swing, and the Denver Nuggets welcomed the challenge of the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. In this pivotal battle, the Nuggets scored a valuable victory over the Timberwolves 112-97 to tie the series to 3-2.
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Before the game, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic received the MVP trophy of the season, and this honor undoubtedly added more confidence to him. In this crucial game, Jokic once again showed his all-round skills and became the biggest contributor to the team's victory.
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Playing 41 minutes in the game, Jokic shot 15 of 22, shooting 68%, and slashed 40 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. Under his leadership, the Nuggets were methodical on the offensive end and helpless the Timberwolves on the defensive end. The plus/minus is as high as +21, which fully reflects his core values on the field.
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The win not only gave the Nuggets a series lead, but it also gave the team a huge morale boost. Next, they will continue to play at home and make their way to the Western Conference Finals. And Jokic's outstanding performance in this battle of Tianwang Mountain undoubtedly added more confidence and hope to the team.
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It is worth mentioning that Jokic's growth this season is obvious to all, not only showing strong strength on the offensive end, but also playing an important role on the defensive end. After this game, he has become another Serbian player in NBA history to win the MVP trophy, and once again won glory for his country. In the upcoming games, the Serbian giant will continue to lead the Nuggets to higher glory.