It was an extraordinary night in NBA history as the Minnesota Timberwolves vastly outplayed Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets, the reigning champs, were humiliated by a team that shot over 36 points in the playoffs—a record-setting gap.
The Nuggets’ lopsided loss was accentuated by the stark disparity in the rebounding department. They were outplayed 62 to 43. Nikola Jokic gave an honest assessment of the game and how the players reacted to the media during the post-game news conference after it was over.
“I don’t think we should. It’s a great loss. They beat us. They destroyed us. I think it’s a great loss. They beat our as*. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it.”, Jokic stated.
According to the NBA website, Nikola Jokic played 36 minutes and demonstrated his skill with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. However, a 9-for-19 shooting performance from the field and an unusual 0-for-4 from beyond the arc dampened his effort. As a unit, the Nuggets shot a pitiful 30.2% from the field and 19.4% from 3-point range as they failed to establish a rhythm.
Nikola Jokic Was Severely Outperformed by Anthony Edwards in Game 6
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves’ offensive surge and had a strong showing. He scored 27 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
In 34 minutes, he shot 8 for 17 from the field and 4 for nine from beyond the arc. It demonstrates his effectiveness. In addition, the Timberwolves demonstrated their collective shooting ability, scoring 37.5% of their points from 3-point range and 46.5% from the field.
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Even if Game 7 may not accurately predict this game’s result, the series’ tendencies are likely to continue. Minnesota’s victory was reminiscent of earlier victories against a different iteration of the Nuggets, not a win against Denver at its best.
Deficiencies in strategy, not a change in momentum, were the cause of Nikola Jokic and Denver’s defeat. But it highlights a persistent problem for the Nuggets. Their propensity to let little losses compound into bad quarters, eventually ruining the game.
