At the end of the game, Denver Nuggets fans should be surprised and delighted, and may even be holding their hearts.
After being beaten by the Pelicans for three quarters and trailing by 17 points, the Nuggets relied on Westbrook's heroic performance and Jokic's outburst at a critical moment to complete a jaw-dropping comeback!
The Nuggets' 120-115 win over the Pelicans in overtime was really heart-pounding.
You said that this game, why is it so unpredictable, obviously I have been watching the Nuggets almost collapse, but they simply turned the tables and directly dragged the Pelicans into the water!
That said, at the beginning of this game, the Nuggets didn't give much hope.
The Pelicans' offensive firepower is really incredible, and it's completely full firepower.
Trey Murphy, in particular, was like a solo show, and every time he scored from the basket, the Pelicans' lead grew.
Coupled with the connection of CJ McCollum and Missy, the Nuggets were almost unable to catch up in the first two quarters, especially in the second quarter, the Nuggets' three-point shot was simply dumb.
To be honest, at that time, everyone was a little disappointed, the Nuggets seemed to have no rhythm to fight back at all, and the Pelicans seemed to be playing vigorously, and the whole game seemed to be pinching the Nuggets' necks and not letting go.
But just when you think the game is almost over, Westbrook stepped up.
As a substitute, he didn't feel like a passerby at all, but at the critical moment of the game, he hit the basket again and again to score, which almost became the biggest motivation for the Nuggets to counterattack.
If you look at Westbrook's performance in the fourth quarter and overtime, it's really like a demon!
He's a bomb that explodes every now and then, stabbing the Pelicans' defense to pieces.
If the Nuggets fans had Wei Shao fans, today would definitely be a day of celebration.
Let's just say that his few points in the fourth quarter, especially his performance at key moments in the game, are completely the savior of the Nuggets!
Westbrook didn't just score points, he also boosted the morale of his teammates.
Jokic, this big man, do you think he's an old fox?
In the whole game, the stats were not very many - 14 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and it seemed unremarkable.
But when the game went into overtime, Jokic suddenly seemed to be a different person, scoring six points in a row and crushing the Pelicans' defense.
His performance was like leading the team on a tightrope on a cliff, and he might fall off if he was not careful, but he managed to walk the tightrope steadily and led the Nuggets to complete this impossible comeback.
Jamal Murray also played a key role.
Although his offensive touch was poor and he was sluggish for a while, in overtime, he stepped up and contributed several consistent points to help the Nuggets stabilize the situation.
Murray's performance this time tells us what it means to not drop the chain at critical moments.
In this life-or-death situation, not everyone can step up like him, especially when the situation is out of control, he can still stay calm and provide support for the team.
The Nuggets' comeback win was not just an individual flash, but a collective effort.
Aaron Gordon is also key on the inside, not only providing the team with a solid defense, but also causing problems on the offensive end, especially against the Pelicans inside.
Just imagine that he is the one who has been standing against the opponent's interior wall, blocking all the Pelicans' offense.
On the other hand, the Pelicans, although they are missing the three big players of Ingram, Zion Williamson and Alvarado, the performance of other players cannot be said to be bad.
Trey Murphy was like a hang-up at that moment, and scoring was as easy as drinking water.
CJ McCollum and Missey also contributed a lot of offense.
The Pelicans' advantage never extended, and by the fourth quarter, they seemed to be a little flustered.
Especially under Westbrook's constant scoring impact, the Pelicans' defense began to show holes, and it was completely reversed by the Nuggets in overtime.
In this game, it should be said that the Pelicans are also a bit of a pity, after all, their overall performance is actually quite good, but they met an immortal Nuggets.
Some netizens commented: This game is really a good show, although the Pelicans are missing three big players, they are still playing with momentum, Trey Murphy and McCollum are simply the ballast stones of the Pelicans.
It's a pity that the chain fell in the end, especially in the fourth quarter, the Pelicans seemed to be frightened by Westbrook, which is a pity.
Another netizen said: It's really exciting for the Nuggets to win this game!
Westbrook really stood up and broke through the Pelicans' defense, especially in the fourth quarter, he was like a live Lei Feng!
Although Jokic seemed to be a little low-key at first, he broke out decisively in the end and dragged the game into overtime with the Nuggets, which was really stable!
Another netizen commented: It's a pity that the Pelicans lost this time, although they can't win, but they shouldn't give up easily, this game shows that sometimes the team's cohesion is more important than individual ability.
Looking at the game statistics again, Westbrook's 17 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and Jokic's 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, although there are no explosive statistics, but at the critical moment of this game, the performance of the two directly determines the outcome of the game.
The Nuggets relied not only on their offensive scoring, but also on Jokic's playmaking and Westbrook's impact to ultimately turn the Pelicans around.
The Pelicans' Trey Murphy, CJ McCollum, and Dejounte Murray also tried their best, but unfortunately, they were never able to hold on to their lead.
If you ask me about the highlights of this game, I can't help but say: it was really a rollercoaster game, the pace was as fast as the fast-forward button, and who would have thought that the Pelicans would be overtaken by the Nuggets in the end with a lead of so many points?
Westbrook and Jokic's critical moment outburst is really heart-beating!
This game shows us that the game of basketball is really suspenseful, and it is never easy to judge who will have the last laugh.