5 Takeaways from Denver's Hot-Shooting Game 4 Win
Aaron Gordon is Nearly Perfect
Aaron Gordon has been a revelation for the Denver Nuggets in these playoffs, and he continued to impress in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting while hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Gordon also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in a near perfect performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns Hardly So
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a disappointment for the Timberwolves in these playoffs, and he continued to struggle in Game 4. He scored just 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting while committing 5 turnovers. Towns was also a non-factor on the defensive end, as he allowed Gordon to get whatever he wanted.
Dominant Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic was once again dominant for the Nuggets in Game 4. He scored 35 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists. Jokic was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
Near-Perfect Aaron Gordon
In addition to his scoring, Gordon also played excellent defense on Towns. He held Towns to just 3-of-10 shooting and forced him into 5 turnovers. Gordon's performance was a major reason why the Nuggets were able to win Game 4.
Conclusion
The Nuggets evened the series with the Timberwolves at 2-2 with their win in Game 4. They will now head to Minnesota for Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves will need to play much better if they want to win the series. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are playing with a lot of confidence and are looking like the team to beat in the Western Conference.
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