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NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals G5, Nuggets returned to their home court to face the Timberwolves today, the first four games between the two sides were tied 2-2, this battle against Tianwang Mountain, the veteran Conley was absent in this game. In the first quarter, the Nuggets led by 2 points, Jokic was unstoppable, 12 points in a single quarter, and the defensive battle between the two sides in the second quarter, the Timberwolves were whistled for three offensive fouls in a row, the Nuggets limited Edwards, and the halftime score was rare without a double-double, after the Nuggets adjusted their defensive strategy, the Timberwolves were in a slight position, although the two sides played very anxiously, and the Nuggets had a slight lead over the Timberwolves 50-44 at halftime.
Coming back in the second half, Towns and Edwards scored seven points in a row to help the Timberwolves achieve a rebound, but this momentum did not continue, the Nuggets responded after timely adjustments, and the difference reached double digits after Gordon hit two free throws, Jokic scored 16 points in a single quarter, and the Timberwolves did not get any more opportunities in the final quarter, and finally the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves lightly, and the big score was 3-2 to get the match point.
Timberwolves core player performance
- Downs -17, 10-of-19 shooting, 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals
- Gobert -2, 7-of-7 shooting, 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals
- Edwards -12, 5-of-15 shooting, 18 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal
- Walker -13, 5-of-12 shooting, 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 0 steals
- McDaniels -18, 4-of-9 shooting, 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal
- Reed -2, 3-of-8 shooting, 7 points, 3 rebounds, 0 assists and 0 steals
- Morris -7, 3-of-6 shooting, 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 0 steals
- Lee Kyle -4, 1 of 2 shots, 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal
For the game, the Timberwolves shot 38-of-78, 8-of-26 from three-point range, and 13-of-19 from the free-throw line, grabbed 33 rebounds, and handed out 30 assists and seven steals. There were also 14 turnovers and 20 fouls.
Nuggets core player performance
- Jokic +21, 15-of-21 shooting, 40+7+13
- 戈登+8，14投7中，得到18+10+5
- 波普+16，8投6中，得到16+5+4
- 穆雷+11，14投7中，得到16+1+4
- Braun +11, 4-of-8 shooting, 10+5+2
- 波特+4，10投2中，得到6+7+1
- 雷吉+4，3投3中，得到6+0+0
In this game, the Nuggets played very well, Jokic hung Tang Cai and Gobert in this game, and the Nuggets shot 44 of 80, 9 of 19 three-pointers, 15 of 18 free throws, and grabbed 38 rebounds and 6 steals.
Eight facts that have to be admitted
1. Jokic playing Gobert feels like O'Neal playing Mutombo, which is completely devoured alive, and because the opponent is afraid of his ability to play the ball, he doesn't dare to wrap him, it's too incomprehensible! Facing the Timberwolves, who are the league's No. 1 defense, and Gobert of DPOY, they indiscriminately reduced the dimensionality and made Gobert doubt his life, shooting 15 of 22, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 8 of 9 free throws, and 40 points, 7 boards, 13 assists and 0 turnovers.
Second, Edwards was completely lost, unable to break the bag, unable to make an easy layup, no outside shooting, Huazi pulled his hip for the first time in the series! He shot 5-of-15 from the field, 1-of-5 from three-point range, and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, scoring 18 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal, but had 4 turnovers and a plus/minus of -12.
3. Gobert's psychological shadow area today is about equal to his own hit rate! That's all for the best defensive player? Gobert played 40 minutes in this game, shooting 7-of-7 from the field and 4-of-7 from the free-throw line, scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks! Gobert is not as good as Zhou Qi, he can only eat cakes, and he has no defense at all.
Fourth, the Nuggets can be said to be unscrupulous in the package of Edwards to force him to play, after all, the Timberwolves without Conley can't even play 5 to 4, there are too few people on the team who can handle the ball, Conley is the best teammate award this season, I didn't expect such a critical game to be watched on the wall!
Fifth, the Nuggets' control of the game is too strong, especially when they press down the rhythm after taking the lead, it is completely the feeling of a Tai Chi master, and the opponent is too powerful to make it, which is too uncomfortable!
Sixth, no one could have imagined: the Nuggets let the two chase the four, and the American media directly predicted that the probability of the Nuggets winning the championship was 0.8%, which is really a slap in the face!
Seventh, the Timberwolves coach did not change his moves. Mr. Yoo will either flank or cut off his passing route. Now that it is so guarded, there is no aspect that can prevent it.
8. The intensity of this game is very intense, but it can be seen that Jokic and anyone are not in the same class, don't look at the score gap is not big, but the momentum has always been on the Nuggets' side. On the other hand, the Timberwolves have two interior lines and so many defensive resources, but the interior line was blown up by the Nuggets!
Match technical statistics
Highlights of the competition
Kong Ming is willing to bow down! About the teacher eight to capture Gobert's enchanting posture 2+1!
Let's go up together! Jokic faced Gobert and Lee Kaier to make it 2+1
Straight in! Reed catches the ball at the top of the arc and hits the basket with one arm!
Gordon took off from a long distance to block Gobert, but unfortunately he was fouled!
The opponent can still score when defending Jokic! Goebel was stunned.
Gobert watch and study hard! Jokic quarterback sends Murray an empty dunk!