Dominant Nikola Jokic, near-perfect Aaron Gordon lift Denver to Game 4 win
Denver Nuggets 115-107 Minnesota Timberwolves
Five takeaways from the Nuggets' Game 4 victory
The Denver Nuggets took a commanding 3-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-107 victory in Game 4 on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic was dominant once again for the Nuggets, finishing with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. Aaron Gordon was also excellent, scoring 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who had 21 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 12 rebounds, but he also had seven turnovers. Here are five takeaways from the Nuggets' Game 4 victory: 1. **Jokic is simply unstoppable.** The reigning MVP is playing at an incredibly high level in this series, and the Timberwolves have no answer for him. He is averaging 30.0 points, 20.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game in the series, and he has yet to shoot below 50% from the field. 2. **Gordon is a perfect complement to Jokic.** Gordon is a versatile forward who can do a little bit of everything. He can score, rebound, defend, and pass. He is also a willing three-point shooter, which makes him a dangerous weapon alongside Jokic. 3. **The Nuggets' bench is deep.** The Nuggets have a number of players who can come off the bench and make a difference. Monte Morris, Will Barton, and Jeff Green all played well in Game 4, and they will need to continue to contribute if the Nuggets want to close out the series in Game 5. 4. **The Timberwolves are struggling to score.** The Timberwolves are averaging just 102.3 points per game in the series, and they have not shot above 40% from the field in any of the four games. They need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to get back into the series. 5. **The Nuggets are one win away from the Western Conference Finals.** The Nuggets are now just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the third time in four years. They will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Friday night in Denver. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to play better if they want to get back into the series. They will need to find a way to slow down Jokic, and they will need to find a way to generate more offense. If they can do those things, they will have a chance to make this series interesting.
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