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Aaron Gordon is still a wonderful example of paradox. He is a dog on the court, but he exudes vibes off it. Although he is cool, defenders get hot under his heel. When he enters a room, everyone looks at him, but his humility defines who he is. Game 7 of the Nuggets’ matchup with the Timberwolves features a strong emphasis on Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. It should come as no surprise that Murray was the final player practicing floaters on the court on Saturday because Denver cannot win without the two doing well.
But in the absence of multipliers, success is impossible. In a league where every play matters, Murray needs to improve his shooting. But expect the Timberwolves to double up Jokic on entry passes to the post, making him more reliant on his teammates. That means The Other Guys have to slip into empty spaces and hit their open looks. Gordon is the most significant person in this capacity. Compared to Mike Rowe, he has more nasty jobs.
Gordon is expected to score threes, which will force Minnesota to occasionally reevaluate their plan of attack against Jokic. In this series, he has drained 10 of the 17 opportunities, thus it is hard to imagine the Nuggets winning without him sinking two on Sunday. Gordon made 11 of 12 field goals and two threes in Game 4. Rudy Gobert said there isn’t much Minnesota can do if Gordon continues to shoot that well, drawing comparisons between him and Kobe Bryant.
While no one is anticipating another Kobe performance, the Nuggets can win with Gordon contributing from behind the arc, in the paint, and above the rim. In addition to his other responsibilities, Gordon is increasingly expected to bring the ball up the court—a remarkable ability for a 6-foot-8 wing player.
It saves Murray’s energy and the Nugget star’s left calf by allowing him to take a break from Jaden McDaniels’ full-court pestering. Murray is at his finest when he has let loose. This is made feasible in part by Gordon’s ball talents.
Gordon is a defensive hack due of his adaptability. Look out for numerous possessions at No. 50. He will confront walking highlight Anthony Edwards, smash up bodies with Gobert, and challenge Karl-Anthony Towns on the perimeter. The prerequisite is challenging. Gordon also needs to handle the assignment deftly to prevent early foul trouble, which could spark an energised Timberwolves start. Although he teaches defence, coach Michael Malone understands that the Nuggets’ scoring is more crucial in this series. It produces better matchups, curbs Minnesota’s transition baskets, and boosts role players’ confidence.
On the other hand, the Nuggets need to attack as much as they defend. They have to be aggressive, rugged, physically fit, and opportunistic. This is the Gordon’s Cliffs Notes since he got to Denver. He becomes colder as the temperature rises. Similar to Jokic, a player Gordon looks up to and emulates for his altruism, his teammates thrive off this.
“I picked it up from him. In addition to being a three-time MVP and the greatest basketball player in the world, Gordon described him as the most modest person he has ever met. “I can do it too, if a three-time MVP can.”
Following the disastrous Game 6, Gordon confidently and calmly addressed reporters from his locker. He answered questions in a way that made Lenny Kravitz’s suave rendition of “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over” sound even more impressive. “I completely trust my teammates. Gordon declared, “I have complete faith in this team’s talent and poise. “I was discussing with them that having home court was the goal we had fought for the entire year. And regaining that is what we battled for throughout this series.
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