In the heated battle of G5 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, the
gold-digging
A great performance at home over
Timberwolves
, gained a valuable opportunity for match point.
The two sides were tied 2-2 in their first four games, so expectations were high for this showdown. However, even with the absence of veteran Conley, the game remained tense and intense.
At the beginning of the game, the two sides launched a fierce attack, the score on the field of alternating lead, did not see a party to pull open the score difference opportunity. The second quarter also continued the stalemate situation, until the end of the section, the Nuggets slightly gained the advantage, the end of the half, the Timberwolves trailed by 6 points.
At the start of the second half, the Timberwolves' Towns and Edwards showed a strong offense, once helping the team to rebound. However, the Nuggets adjusted and responded in time, and after Gordon hit two free throws, the difference widened to double digits again.
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What's more, he was outstanding in the final quarter, scoring 16 points in a single quarter, contributing to the team's victory.
At the end of the period, the Timberwolves failed to get any more chances for a comeback, and in the end, the Nuggets made light work of the Timberwolves with a great performance, taking a big 3-2 lead and winning the crucial game point.
The win was a huge morale booster for the Nuggets and brought them closer to their goal of advancing to the next round. As for the Timberwolves, despite the loss, they still have a chance to fight back and try to redeem themselves in the upcoming games.