On May 15, Beijing time, in the NBA Western Conference semifinals G5, the Nuggets sat at home against the Timberwolves. In the first four games, both sides won two at each other's home stadiums, and today's Tianwang Mountain became the key to deciding the direction of the series. In pre-match news, Conley was out due to injury, and Alexander Walker made his debut. In the first half, the Nuggets' strict defense of Huazi allowed him to score only 5 points in the half, and the offensive end accelerated and counterattacked, playing 50-44 at halftime. In the second half, Joshua dominated the game with 16 points in a single quarter, and then the Timberwolves had no chance. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 112-97 and won the battle of Tianwang Mountain.
Game recap
At the start of the first quarter, Pope took the lead, Maidan also colored, and Downs scored five points in a row to give the visitors the lead. Porter Jr. made a three-point foul, and the Timberwolves challenged successfully. The Timberwolves hit three points from the outside, and Mr. Yoo started his personal singles, leading the team to quickly overtake, and the Nuggets led the Timberwolves 28-26 in the first quarter. The intensity of the first quarter was quite high, and Gordon quickly got two fouls, and many people on both sides made one of two free throws.
Dangerous action, Pop sliding tackle Downs
Golf quotient, about the teacher to throw off the defense easily 2+1
At the beginning of the second quarter, Gobert elbowed the basket to open the way and dunk, and the referee did not blow, and Malone was furious and received a technical foul. The Timberwolves also made consecutive mistakes, eating fouls on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. The two sides entered a scoring drought of more than 3 minutes, and the score was still 31-31. The Timberwolves made many mistakes in passing the ball, and Mr. Yoo instigated a fast break, and a wonderful pass to his teammates made a fast attack, and the Nuggets led by 4 points. At the end of the quarter, Jokic scored five points in a row, and the Timberwolves relied on Walker's individual magic to maintain the difference. At halftime, the Nuggets led the Timberwolves by six points at 50-44.
Ask the teacher to pass the teammate to the fast attack
Jokic received the ball in the low post and turned to help Aaron Gordon dunk with both hands
In the half, for the Timberwolves, Edwards scored only 5 points on 1-of-8 shooting, Walker scored 11 points on 3-of-3 from 3, and Towns was plagued by fouls but still scored 11 points. For the Nuggets, Joshua had 19 points and 8 assists in the half.
Yibian fought again, Downs scored the second attack, Huazi made 2 fouls and made 2 free throws, and Downs hit a three-point shot, a wave of 7-0 overtake. Porter made a quick 3-pointer to stop the bleeding, Maidan stepped back with difficulty, Towns made a wonderful pass to Gobert, and the Timberwolves led the Nuggets 55-53. After the timeout, the Nuggets relied on Jokic's tactical threat and returned an 11-2 attack wave with multiple tactical plays to regain a seven-point lead. The Timberwolves couldn't play tactics on the offensive end, and the defensive end sent consecutive free throws, and the Nuggets led to double digits. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led the Timberwolves by 14 points at 88-74. Joshua had 16 points and 4 assists in a single quarter, dominating the third quarter.
Jokic plays DPOY
Jokic assists on Murray with a quarter
In the final quarter, the Timberwolves sent a wave of 6-2 first, and Malone decisively called a timeout. After the timeout, Pope pulled away again with two three-pointers, Huazi made a mistake in the middle of the rush, and the Nuggets led to 18 points. In the middle of the quarter, the Nuggets began to press the rhythm to kill time, and the Timberwolves regained their senses and scored 11 points on consecutive offenses. But Mr. Yue slowly hit a three-point nail and took away the suspense of the game directly. At the end of the game, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 112-97 and won Tianwang Mountain 3-2.
Ask the teacher to attack and buckle quickly
About the teacher kills the three points of the game
Technical statistics
What to watch after the game
1.MVP。 Jokic, who received the third MVP at home today, did play an MVP performance, with 40+7+13+2 in the whole game.
The third MVP
2. The superstar paid tuition, and Huazi, who was caught in the whole court, only made 5 of 15 shots, and only scored 18 points and 9 assists.
3. The more he shot, the smoother he became, and Pope, who was not touched in the opening three, scored 4 three-pointers in the whole game and scored 16 points.
4. Not afraid of injuries, Downs had 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, and was not knocked down by injuries.
5. The dunk king scored 10 points, Aaron Gordon had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and contributed many dunks throughout the game.