Defending Champion Nuggets Tie Timberwolves with Second Straight Road Win, 115-107 in Game 4
The Denver Nuggets have tied the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-107 victory in Game 4, thanks to impressive performances from Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon.
A Laser-Sharp Focus and Surgical Execution
Gordon expressed the Nuggets’ determination, saying, “It’s just like a laser-sharp focus and a surgical execution.” His 27 points on 11-of-12 shooting, and Jokic’s 35 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, propelled Denver to the crucial win.
Murray’s Momentum Carryover
Jamal Murray continued his resurgence from Game 3, scoring 19 points, including 12 in the third quarter. His contributions helped the Nuggets maintain a momentum carryover from his buzzer-beating shot from behind half court in the previous game.
Edwards’ Spectacular Performance
Despite the defeat, Anthony Edwards had another spectacular performance for Minnesota, scoring a franchise postseason record of 44 points. However, the Timberwolves’ rebounding advantage (42-31) could not offset the Nuggets’ offensive precision.
Haliburton, Pacers Take Advantage of Short-Handed Knicks
In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers evened the series against the New York Knicks with a dominant 121-89 victory. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 20 points, while T.J. McConnell added 15 points and 10 assists.
Knicks’ Struggles
The Knicks, playing without four key players due to injuries, looked fatigued and struggled offensively, shooting only 33.7% from the field and 18.9% from 3-point range. Jalen Brunson, who averaged 34.6 points per game in the postseason, was held to 18 points.
Game 5 Set for Tuesday
Game 5 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series will be played on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, while the Pacers and Knicks will face off in Indiana on Friday. The Nuggets and Pacers will aim to continue their momentum and take a 3-2 series lead, while the Timberwolves and Knicks will look to regain home-court advantage.
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