The Denver Nuggets have turned the tide in their second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a rocky start, winning three consecutive games to take the series lead. The defending NBA champions showed their resilience and championship pedigree as they dominated the Timberwolves in Games 3, 4, and 5.
In Game 5, the Nuggets’ star player, Nikola Jokic, put on a masterful performance, scoring 40 points and dishing out 13 assists without a single turnover. His dominant display exposed the shortcomings of Timberwolves’ center Rudy Gobert, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year. LeSean McCoy of FOX Sports didn’t hold back in his criticism of Gobert, calling him the “weakest link on defense” and suggesting he should never be the Defensive Player of the Year again.
While McCoy’s comments may be harsh, there’s no denying that Gobert struggled to contain Jokic in Game 5, raising questions about his defensive prowess. As the series heads to Game 6, all eyes will be on Gobert to see if he can bounce back and help the Timberwolves stay alive in the playoffs.
The matchup between Jokic and Gobert has become a focal point of the series, with fans eagerly anticipating how the two players will perform in the crucial Game 6. Will Gobert rise to the occasion and prove his critics wrong, or will Jokic continue to dominate and lead the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals? The stage is set for an intense and thrilling showdown between these two talented big men.