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Teacher Averages 5.3 assists and 5.8 turnovers per game in this round, and his shooting percentage dropped sharply

5:42am, 16 May 2025Basketball

▌Three MVPs under suffocation defense

In the just-concluded Western Conference semi-finals G4, the Nuggets lost to the Thunder 87-92 and were tied tenaciously in the series. Although Jokic scored 27+13, he made only 7 of 22 shots and 2 of 8 three-pointers, and his efficiency hit a new low in the playoffs. The Thunder used textbook-level defensive strategies to put the three-time MVP winner in a tough battle.

★ The data comparison is shocking ★

Regular season: 29.6+12.7+10.2 Hit percentage 57.6%

Playoffs: 24.9+12.7+8.4 Hit percentage 45.5%

This round of series: 26.5+14.8+5.3 Hit percentage 39%

(Three-point shooting rate in this round of series plummeted to 21%)

▌Thunder defense three killer moves

1️⃣ Unlimited defense + early attack (Chate is the main defense, Dort is double-team at any time)

2️⃣ Cut the pass route (Average assists per game dropped from 10.2 to 5.3)

3️⃣ The battle of physical attrition (about 41 minutes per game for the teacher)

▌Three suspenses in the Battle of Kings Mountain

🏀 Can Jokic crack the "Thunder Cage"?

⚡ Alexander vs. Murray's scoring match (averages 28.3 points in this round)

💪 Who can stand up on the Nuggets bench? (The substitute only scored 8 points in this game)

[Expert Comments]

"The Thunder found the password to limit Jokic" - ESPN analyst

"This is not the MVP we are familiar with" - Nuggets and team reporters

"The series has just begun now" - TNT commentary team

9:30 am on May 14, the battle of Tianwangshan is about to begin!

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