The Denver Nuggets beat The Wolves 115-107 in Game 4 of the playoff series and tied 2-2, Game 5 will be back on Tuesday at Denver.
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion. They were quick to write us off… This team has been tested time and time again and we found a way to solve whatever's been thrown at us." 🗣️
Nuggets HC Michael Malone after regaining momentum in the series pic.twitter.com/mEyLmOPkH1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 13, 2024
At the post-game talks with the reporters, Nuggets HC Michael Malone shared that after the series is tied at 2-2,
“Never underestimate the heart of a champion. They were quick to write us off. This team has been tested time and time again, and we found a way to solve whatever’s been thrown at us.”
The defending champion Nuggets now tied the 0-2 start after defeating the Wolves on their home floor for the second straight game and even their Western Conference semifinal matchup.
On Sunday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting.
Jamal Murray had 12 of his 19 points in the third quarter for the Nuggets, he scored 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting and Christian Braun chipped in 11 points off the bench.
Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 44 points on 16-for-25 shooting for Minnesota, he dropped 44 points to lead the Wolves. The Minnesota dominated the boards with 42 rebounds, but could not convert those boards into points.
He put on another incredible performance for Minnesota, shooting 16 for 25 from the floor, despite a 42-31 rebounding edge, they were beaten for the second straight time at home. The series will go back to Denver for Game 5 on Tuesday night.
