The Nuggets counterattacked the Hawks, and Jokic and Murray teamed up to lead the victory
On December 12, a high-profile battle of the NBA regular season was played between the Nuggets and the Hawks. This match is not only a match of equal strength, but also a fierce duel between the two teams to end the losing streak. In the end, the Nuggets relied on the excellent play of Jokic and Murray to defeat the Hawks 129-122, ending their three-game losing streak and sending their opponent to a four-game losing streak.
As soon as the match began, the two sides were fiercely contested. Trae Young was excellent on the offensive end, scoring and assisting a shoulder-to-shoulder pick to help the Hawks take a certain lead. However, the Nuggets weren't flustered by that. Instead, they, led by Jokic and Murray, are gradually finding their rhythm. Jokic played well on the offensive end, not only scoring himself, but also connecting the team's offense with passing. Murray, on the other hand, was solid on the defensive end, making a number of steals and making spectacular blocks.
At halftime, the Nuggets led by three points at 65-62. After the rematch, the Eagles suddenly fell into a scoring drought and made consecutive iron errors. The Nuggets, on the other hand, seized the opportunity and blossomed inside and out, stretching the margin to 20 points at one point. Bogdan hit a three-pointer to help the Hawks struggle to catch up, but it was too late. In the end, the Nuggets defeated the Hawks 129-122 to end their three-game losing streak.
Jokic and Murray were the absolute heroes of the game. Jokic contributed 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists across the board. He was not only responsible for scoring in the game, but also threading the needle and revitalizing the team's attack. The defensive end was also excellent, contributing three steals and two blocks. In a post-game interview, Jokic said: "I think the way we play makes me happier than we win. We played as usual and it made me happy. Our performance in this game is the way we need to perform for the rest of the season. ”
Murray also played well, scoring 29 points, nine rebounds and four assists across the board. He was very consistent in the game and provided a strong firepower for the team. When it came to chasing points, Jokic said: "We seemed to be playing in a panic, winning is winning, and that's the most important thing, we defended the opponent when we needed to. ”
In addition to Jokic and Murray, the Nuggets have other players who have played well. Gordon had a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Strauser had an all-round stat of 22 points, five steals and two blocks. Reggie also had an impressive performance of 12 points and six assists. These players all played an important role in the game and contributed to the team's victory.
On the other hand, on the Hawks' side, Bogdan became the leading scorer in the game, contributing 40 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists across the board. He showed excellent shooting ability in the game, hitting key three-pointers on several occasions. However, his performance did not help the Eagles turn the tide. Dejounte Murray had excellent stats of 21 points, six rebounds and three assists. Trae Young had an all-around stat of 19 points and nine assists. However, their performance did not help the team to victory.
After this game, the Nuggets ended a three-game losing streak and regained confidence in victory, while the Hawks suffered a four-game losing streak and fell to 9-13. For the Hawks, they need to adjust their form as soon as possible in the next games to find a winning rhythm, while the Nuggets will need to continue to maintain the team's cooperation and excellent performance to challenge for higher rankings.
This match is a match of equal strength!Both sides played their own level, and the Nuggets successfully counterattacked the Hawks with the excellent play of Jokic and Murray, ending their three-game losing streak and paying the opponent a painful price for four consecutive losses. This game was not only a victory, but also a turning point, which allowed the Nuggets to regain their confidence and rhythm, and laid a solid foundation for their next games.