Although the results of Game 7 of the series have not yet been finalized, a heavy defeat by the Nuggets last night has already sparked widespread attention and heated discussions in the sports circle. In this game against the Timberwolves, the Nuggets suffered the largest point loss in their team history in the playoffs, and scored only 70 points in a single game, setting a record for the team's lowest points in a single playoff game. What does this mean exactly? What's going on? Let's analyze this shocking incident.
First, let's take a look at the specifics of last night's game. Judging from the score trend, the Nuggets have been in a passive situation throughout the game, and finally lost 70-115 and won this key battle against the Timberwolves. According to statistics, this is the largest point loss in the history of the Nuggets in the playoffs, and it is also the lowest score record in a single game. In the game, Jokic, the superstar of the Nuggets, played 36 minutes and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds, but the negative plus/minus of -25 showed that he could not save the team.
So, why is this happening? Personally, I think there are several reasons for this:
First, the Nuggets lack a consistent support player. In the case of Jokic's double defense, the other players failed to provide enough effective coordination and supplementation. Statistically, no one scored in double figures except Jokic, which speaks volumes about the team's problems on the offensive end.
Second, the team's defensive end was exposed. The Timberwolves, with their aggressive team defense, effectively disrupted the Nuggets' offensive rhythm and made it difficult for them to score. At the same time, the Nuggets also have many problems on their own defense, and they have suffered a big loss on the defensive end.
Thirdly, the team's form has been up and down. Judging from the previous games, the Nuggets have had a lot of ups and downs, and it is difficult to maintain the form and rhythm they should have. The instability of this state of affairs is undoubtedly an important reason for such a loss.
In fact, the result of this game also sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some people think that the Nuggets' performance in the playoffs was too disappointing, and that this loss was too "miserable". Others believe that it was just an accidental loss and does not represent the overall strength of the Nuggets.
But personally, I don't think it's an accidental loss, but a microcosm of the Nuggets' entire playoff journey. Although they narrowly beat the Timberwolves before, they have not been able to play at the level they should have. The fiasco only laid bare the problems within the team. Whether it is the single dependence on the offensive end, the holes on the defensive end, or the instability of the state, it has brought a fatal blow to the team.
Overall, this fiasco is undoubtedly the Nuggets' darkest moment of the playoffs this season. They showed the most tragic side of history at key moments, fully exposing the team's helplessness and vulnerability in front of top opponents. If these issues are not identified and resolved in time, I am afraid that the Nuggets will not be able to escape the fate of missing the Finals again.
Of course, this is only a defeat, and hopefully the Nuggets can learn from this heavy blow and bounce back for the rest of the games to put on an even more exciting performance for the fans! Come on, Nuggets!