外絮请附原文网址 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/jaden-mcdaniels-doubles-down-suggests- nuggets-aren-t-in-the-wolves-class/ar-AA22f22t McDaniels重申观点，直言金块不在灰狼这个等级 Jaden McDaniels doubles down, suggests Nuggets aren't in the Wolves' class Story by Jonathan Harrison ‧ 19h Jaden McDaniels isn't letting the beef with the Nuggets go. The forward took a starring role in Minnesota's 4-2 series win over the Nuggets, stepping up after superstar Anthony Edwards suffered a knee injury in Game 4. Only scoring 13 points in Minnesota's Game 5 loss, McDaniels closed with a game-high 32 points in Thursday's clincher. Off the court, McDaniels gave a now-famous rant after Game 2, calling out Denver's players and their, in his assessment, lack of defensive ability. In the wake of Thursday's win, McDaniels didn't back away from his feelings toward the Nuggets. Squaring off for the third time in the last four postseasons, the Timberwolves and Nuggets matchup has emerged into one of the league's best rivalries. McDaniels is willing to concede that it is a rivalry but not as much as others are making out because of Denver's lack of recent success against Minnesota. "You could say it's a rivalry," Jaden said Friday when asked about the series on ESPN's NBA Today. "It's up there now. I don't know if we can anymore after we beat them like two, three times, but it's cool." When asked if he was insinuating that Denver is no longer in the "same class" because the Wolves have won two series in a row, McDaniels, with a wry smile, responded: "Basically." 平实中译如下： Jaden McDaniels 并不打算就此放下与金块之间的恩怨。 这位前锋在灰狼以 4比2 击败金块的系列赛中扮演关键角色。在球星 Anthony Edwards 於第4战膝伤後，他挺身而出。尽管第5战灰狼落败时他只拿下13分，但在周四的晋级战 中，他轰下全场最高的32分收尾。 场外方面，McDaniels 在第2战後曾发表一段广为流传的激烈发言，点名批评丹佛球员， 并质疑他们的防守能力。 在周四赢球之後，McDaniels 依旧没有收回对金块的看法。灰狼与金块在过去四个季後赛 中第三度交手，这组对决也逐渐成为联盟中最具看头的对抗之一。 McDaniels承认这可以算是一种「对抗关系」，但他认为外界有些夸大了，因为丹佛近年 对上明尼苏达的战绩并不理想。 「可以说是对抗吧，」他周五在 ESPN 节目《NBA Today》受访时表示。「现在算是了。 但我们已经连续打败他们两三次了，也许也不算了，不过还不错。」 当被问到他是否在暗示，因为灰狼连续赢下两个系列赛，金块已经不在「同一个等级」时 ，McDaniels 露出一抹意味深长的笑容回答：「基本上，是这样。」 McDaniels shot 52% from the field during Thursday's Game 6 win. His accurate shooting and increased points were a culmination of a season in which he evolved from just an elite defender into a legitimate two-way threat. "Yeah, I'd probably say it's up there for sure," said McDaniels when asked if this was the best he's ever played. "Other than when I was in high school but this is the biggest stage. So yeah, I'll count this as the best series, best game I've ever played for sure." 平实中译如下： Jaden McDaniels 在周四第6战的胜利中，投篮命中率达到52%。他稳定的手感与得分提升 ，是整个赛季进化的成果——从一名顶级防守者，成长为真正的攻守兼备球员。 当被问到这是否是他生涯最佳表现时，McDaniels 表示： 「对，我应该会说这绝对算是其中之一，」他说。「除了我高中时期之外，但这是最大的 舞台。所以没错，我会把这当作我打过最好的系列赛、也是最好的一场比赛。」 McDaniels' defense was on full display throughout the series, as he handily shut down Jamal Murray, who made just 15 of 47 shots when covered by the Wolves' forward. However, he wasn't the only Wolves player to come out of the first round series earning praise for their defensive work. Wolves center Rudy Gobert put on a masterclass defensive effort throughout the series, as he primarily worked on shutting down three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Denver's star center struggled for consistency throughout the series, shooting sub-.400 three times. A career 36% shooter from three-point range, Jokic shot just 7 of 36 (19%) from beyond the arc in the series. When asked about Gobert, McDaniels praised his selflessness and even noted the four-time Defensive Player of the Year likely has a chip on his shoulder after being snubbed for his fifth DPOY. "Rudy, he's a great teammate," said McDaniels. "I mean, he always wants to see us a succeed. For me especially, he's always making sure I'm OK, on the right page. He's the toughest person I've seen do this to Jokic and that's just the work he's put in. I know he's got a chip on his shoulder, not being on the list for defensive player of the year. We got another matchup next with Wemby, and I know he's going to be ready for it. So, it's just great to see him play like this." After battling Jokic for the past six games, Gobert's next battle comes against fellow Frenchman, and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama. Minnesota will take on the 62-20 Spurs in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, with Game 1 set to tip off Monday night in San Antonio. When asked about his assessment of the Wolves' second round opponent, McDaniels refrained from the trash talking he displayed against the Nuggets, instead choosing to focus on what's important for Minnesota in the upcoming series. "If we stay together, we stay locked in, and just be listening to our coach and just stay together, that's what got us through this series," said McDaniels. "Through injuries, through everything. So, just staying together, I feel we can beat anybody." 平实中译如下： Jaden McDaniels 在整个系列赛中的防守表现相当突出，他有效压制了 Jamal Murray— —在由他主防时，Murray 47投仅15中。不过，灰狼并不只有他一人因防守表现受到称赞 。 灰狼中锋 Rudy Gobert 在系列赛中展现大师级防守，主要负责限制三届MVP Nikola Jokic。这位丹佛当家中锋在系列赛中表现不稳，有三场比赛命中率低於四成。生涯三分 命中率为36%的 Jokic，本系列赛三分球36投仅7中（19%）。 谈到 Gobert 时，McDaniels 赞扬他的无私，也提到这位四届年度最佳防守球员，因未能 入围第五座DPOY名单，心中带着一股不甘。 「Rudy 是个很棒的队友，」McDaniels 说。「他总是希望我们成功。对我来说尤其如此 ，他总是在确认我状态OK、是否在正确节奏上。他是我见过防守 Jokic 最强硬的人，这 都是他努力的成果。我知道他因为没进年度最佳防守球员名单而心有不甘。接下来我们要 对上 Wemby，我知道他会准备好。所以看到他打出这样的表现真的很棒。」 在与 Jokic 激战六场後，Gobert 接下来的对手，将是同为法国人的现任年度最佳防守球 员 Victor Wembanyama。灰狼将在西区季後赛第二轮对上例行赛62胜20败的马刺，首战预 计於周一晚间在圣安东尼奥开打。 当被问到对第二轮对手的看法时，McDaniels 没有延续对金块时的垃圾话，而是把重点放 在球队自身。 「只要我们保持团结、专注，听从教练指示，继续团结一致，这就是我们能走到这里的原 因，」McDaniels 说。「无论是伤病还是其他状况。我觉得只要我们团结，就能击败任何 对手。」 ☑☑☑心得：大麦克丹无限输出、套餐吃到饱！所狗重！☺☺☺ --

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