The next morning, the high-profile NBA 2023-2024 regular season kicked off smoothly. However, a loss in the first round against the Thunder was followed by two consecutive defeats, and the previous winning streak was brought to an end.
In this exciting competition, Alex Ashley from the Nuggets made 16 free throws and contributed 37 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the game. However, his team-mate Holmgren's performance was a little more lackluster in comparison, and there was a gap between his usual level. The previous record holder averaged 173 points, and the shooting percentage is an astonishing 542%。However, his performances have been on a downward trend in recent weeks, with the average points in his last five matches dropping to 116 points, and the overall shooting percentage also dropped to just 455%。
With Jokic sidelined due to injury, Murray hit three consecutive shots with a swift momentum to help the team temporarily take a 10-6 lead. Alexander, a young player of the Thunder, worked well with teammate Giddey and made a layup to tie the score at 14:14. It is worth mentioning that this offense not only enabled Alexander to successfully reach the important milestone of 8,000 career points, but also showed the consistent strength of the Nuggets. Watson defied aggressively and completed a crucial three-point shot; Pope and Jackson were also excellent at long-range shooting, successfully hitting a 13-0 offensive climax to extend the Nuggets' lead to 23-10.
After a warm-up before the start of the game, Wiggins opened the scoring for the Thunder with a beautiful layup. Immediately afterward, Alexander went out of his way to continue the offense, assisting teammate Jaylin Williams to hit a 3-pointer. However, it should be pointed out that the overall performance of the Thunder in the first quarter of the game was not satisfactory, shooting only 28% accurately, attempting 6 three-pointers, but only hitting 1 shot, and the success rate was only 167%。
In the second half, the Thunder worked relentlessly to close the score gap with their opponents. It was a good performance some time ago, only 6 points behind. However, Jackson's excellent three-point shooting changed their situation abruptly, and hope turned into disappointment in an instant. Immediately afterward, Nuggets superstars Porter Jr. and Braun excelled, quickly equalizing and taking the lead to 42-30. However, just three minutes later, the Nuggets were unable to maintain their advantage, and the Thunder had a chance to tie the score to 38-42. Even when the situation was tough, Gordon refused to compromise and his goal gave the team momentum. But as if it were a passing cloud, Holmgren responded strongly, showing his strength with a resounding dunk. Then, Jaylin Williams and Dort scored with shots on goal, but it was Alexander who stepped up and provided a flurry of subtle assists. At the critical moment, Holmgren's three-point shot from distance gave the Thunder a 47-51 lead at halftime.
The game entered the fourth quarter, and the strong strength of all parties made the Thunder chase with all their might, and finally fought back from a three-point deficit. At the tense moment, Murray showed excellent strength and scored five points to help the team; On the other hand, the Nuggets were also not to be outdone, and saw the right time to expand their advantage at 64:51. However, in the next four minutes, the Thunder's sudden ball drought allowed the opponent to seize the opportunity and laugh at the 9-1 lead. But it wasn't long before Wallace hit a three-pointer from distance, followed by Alexander and Holmgren. At this moment, the Thunder's offense looked amazing. Immediately afterwards, Micic's wonderful pass helped Murray achieve 2+1, and Wallace and other players also hit the ball steadily. After another 10:0 exciting stage, the Thunder miraculously turned the tables and the score became 83:72.
In the last seven minutes of the second half, Porter Jr. hit three three-pointers in succession to bring the score to a four-point gap. Then Thunder player Alexander scored five straight points to give his team a 96-86 lead. However, Gordon, Porter and Murray combined for 11 points to close the gap to one point again. At the moment of life and death, Holmes Green received a perfect assist from his teammates, made a decisive shot from outside the three-point line on the left side, and shot steadily into the net, successfully sealing the victory. Unfortunately, the team made a mistake at this critical moment, allowing the Thunder to seize the opportunity to turn the tables and win a game.
Mr. Alexander nodded with satisfaction: "Although we are facing many challenges, the strength of our team is undoubted, and we have achieved remarkable results in meeting the difficulties together. ”
Today's summary of the game is as follows: The first quarter was remarkable, with the Thunder leading with 28% shooting, but their three-point shooting performance was not ideal (only 1-of-6); In comparison, the Nuggets' Holmgren averaged 17 points per game this season3 points, shooting a whopping 542%, however, recent form has declined, with the average points per game in the last five games plummeting to 116 points, and the shooting percentage also dropped to 455%。
Experts praised Alexander's excellent performance as a key factor in the victory. He attacked like a god and scored the winning goals for his teammates on many occasions. Undeterred even in difficult situations, he led the Thunder to show indomitable posture and win the title of this competition.
The Thunder's victory over bad luck was exciting. The Nuggets, who have been frustrated with the setbacks, are expected to learn from the painful experience and make every effort to improve their strength. Remarkably, Alexander's outstanding performance in this game was the key to the Thunder's victory. His outstanding performance in key moments and his highly competitive attacking strategy made a major turn for the better. This excellent performance shows his solid strength and the team's spirit of cooperation and perseverance.
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