The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of the second round of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Playoff at Denver Ball Arena in Colorado on the 20th (Korea time).
Minnesota has made it to the Western Conference finals since 2004. Carl Anthony Towns (23 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists) and Jaden McDaniels (23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) took the lead in attack on the team, while Anthony Edwards (16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists) also contributed.
On the other hand, in Denver, Jamal Murray (35 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) and Nikola Jokic (34 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists) fought hard, but they swallowed their disappointment due to the collapse of the second half.
Minnesota, which finished the first quarter 19-24, failed to change the mood even in the second quarter. Starting with Jokic’s mid-range shot, the team also gave a point to Michael Porter Jr. After struggling with Murray’s firepower, Minnesota ended the first half by giving up its lead to 38-53.
Minnesota only gained momentum in the third quarter. After preheating with Rudy Gobert’s dunk and McDaniels’ outside shot, Mike Conley’s 3-pointer also split the rim. Towns and Edwards also joined the scoring. At the end of the third quarter, the score was 66-67, with Minnesota trailing.
The atmosphere in the third quarter continued into the fourth quarter. Gobert, Naz Reid, and McNadieles scored consecutive points. Edwards’ three-point shot also cut through the rim, reaching a 10-point gap (92-82).
BY: 토토사이트 순위