On May 15, Beijing time, in the fifth game of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves challenged the Denver Nuggets away. In the first four rounds of the two games, the Timberwolves first won two consecutive games on the road, but then won two consecutive defeats at home, and the two sides drew 2-2. This game came to the home court of the Nuggets, the importance of the game is self-evident, the two sides are close in strength, everything is possible.
After the game began, the two sides were more efficient, and Gobert could do nothing against Jokic, who scored 12 points in the first quarter and the Timberwolves trailed 26-28. In the second quarter, both sides strengthened their defenses and became less efficient, and the Timberwolves trailed 44-50 at halftime. Back in the third quarter, Towns led the Timberwolves to score 11 points in a row to overtake the Nuggets, but the Nuggets led by double digits under the play of Jokic and Murray, and the Timberwolves had no power to counterattack in the fourth quarter, and finally the Timberwolves won the Nuggets 97:112, with a big score of 2:3 Nuggets, and the Nuggets won the battle of Tianwang Mountain and occupied a favorable situation for advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
Good:
Gobert: In this game, Gobert's defensive effect was very poor, and he was blown up by Jokic, and he had a strong ability to grasp opportunities on the offensive end. Gobert shot 7-of-7 from the field and finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Downs: In this game, Downs was active on the offensive end, and although it was difficult to score, he still had a stable output with a good touch. Downs shot 10-of-19 from the field, including 2-of-5 from three-point range, to finish with 23 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Pass:
McDaniels: In this game, McDaniels' defense was successful, with not many chances on the offensive end, but he was able to grasp well. McDaniels shot 4-of-9 from the field and finished with nine points, three rebounds and three assists.
Walker: In this game, Walker not only played well on the defensive end, but also had a good touch on the offensive end, scoring 11 points in the first half, but his efficiency dropped in the second half. Walker shot 5-of-12 from the field and finished with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists.
Reed: Reed's defense against Jokic was the best in this game, but the offensive output was insufficient. Reed shot 3-of-8 from the field and finished with seven points and three rebounds.
Morris: Morris played a better role as a role player in this game, and he was active and efficient throughout the game. Morris shot 3-of-6 from the field and finished with six points, two rebounds and three assists.
Good:
Edwards: Edwards was constrained by the Nuggets' tough defense in this game, and the offensive efficiency was not high, scoring only 5 points in the first half. Edwards shot 5-of-15 from the field, including 1-of-5 from three-point range, and finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists.
Li Kaier: In this game, Li Kaier has strong defensive ability, but the offensive output is insufficient. Lee Kaier shot 1-of-2 from the field and finished with 2 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.