“I believe that if we play the right way, we can win.”
“That’s why we got him. He’s strong, he’s tough, he keeps everyone together, he’s got no ego and he plays hard. He’s been doing his best, not only in the playoffs, but throughout his life,” said Jamal Murray.
“He is a great teammate who can sacrifice himself for big goals, said Nikola Jokic.
Aaron Gordon was definitely in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and a difference of +29 points while on the court. He surpassed the 25-point mark he set in 2019 during his Magic days as his highest score in the playoffs.
In this game, Jokic sprained his right ankle at the end of the first quarter and was once in the locker room. Fortunately, the injury was minor and he managed to return to the court quickly, but he did not play for a few minutes after the start of the second quarter. His absence led to a drop in offensive and defensive levels, and it was an opportunity for the Heat, who finished the first quarter behind, to gain immediate momentum. However, Gordon shows great success here.
In the first quarter, he scored one goal from a free throw, but took charge of the offense and went into full attack mode, calling in opportunities and shooting without hesitation, scoring 15 points in the second quarter alone . That allowed Jokic to get back into the flow of the game without overdoing it. The same thing happened when Jokic got into foul trouble in the fourth quarter. As a result, even though Jokic played only 37 minutes, the Nuggets were solid offensively and defensively.
After the game, Gordon said with a calm expression. “Every game someone steps up. And this team is good at finding players who are in rhythm. When the opportunity comes, they do it for their team-mates, for their brothers. That’s what the Nuggets are like.”
And he says he is “very happy” playing for the Nuggets. “I think it’s very rare to see a team that has everyone come together and play for each other without letting their egos go. win.” I believe”
“I can play in my own way in such a team. The role the team asks me to play varies from time to time, but I enjoy scoring, rebounding, and defending the opponent’s ace. Maybe the next game will ask me to do that. do something different, but whatever I do, I can be myself here. It’s really great.”
