In a thrilling Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious over the Denver Nuggets. Anthony Edwards, who led the team with 43 points, praised Nikola Jokić as “the best player in the world” following the win. Edwards commended the Nuggets for their impressive performance, highlighting their coaching, discipline, and skill.
Despite being coming off a strong series win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jokić was unable to make much of an impact on the game due to Rudy Gobert’s defensive prowess and turnovers. Role players like Naz Reid and Mike Conley also played crucial roles in disrupting Jokić’s impact on the game and contributed significantly to the Timberwolves’ success.
While many expected the Nuggets to advance based on their impressive series win against the Lakers, Edwards credited his teammates for their competitive spirit and preparation. The Timberwolves demonstrated their readiness to contend in the series with a convincing Game 1 victory over Jokić and his team.