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In the fierce competition of the NBA playoffs, the Western Conference semifinals. The defending champion Nuggets suffered another painful loss, this time at home against the Timberwolves, but ultimately lost 80-106. This game not only put the Nuggets down 0-2 in the series, but also put them in a very difficult situation.
From the very beginning of the game, the Nuggets were on the back foot, and they couldn't seem to find an effective way to deal with the Timberwolves' offense. Although Gobert missed the game due to the birth of his child, the Nuggets still failed to seize the opportunity to overtake the score. In the first half, they trailed by as many as 26 points, a margin that almost cost them a chance to turn the tables around.
Particularly striking was the Nuggets' core players, including Murray and Jokic, who were sluggish in this game. Murray scored just eight points, while Jokic had 16 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, but also had eight turnovers. For the Nuggets, such a performance is undoubtedly unacceptable.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves' duo of Towns and Edwards have shown incredible firepower. Towns contributed 27 points and 11 rebounds in the game, while Edwards had 27 points and seven assists. Their outstanding performance not only solidified the team's lead, but also left the Nuggets helpless.
The game also once again highlighted the Nuggets' deficiencies on the defensive end. Despite their efforts to stop the Timberwolves' offense, they were unable to stop their opponents from scoring. The Timberwolves' blossoming inside and outside has made it difficult for the Nuggets to deal with it, and the Nuggets' slump on the offensive end has made it even worse.
For the Nuggets, this loss was undoubtedly a huge blow. They will have to make adjustments in the upcoming games, especially when playing away from home. As the defending champions, they need to find their form as soon as possible, otherwise they will likely be out early.
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