外絮請附原文網址 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/jaden-mcdaniels-doubles-down-suggests- nuggets-aren-t-in-the-wolves-class/ar-AA22f22t McDaniels重申觀點，直言金塊不在灰狼這個等級 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." 平實中譯如下： Jaden McDaniels 並不打算就此放下與金塊之間的恩怨。 這位前鋒在灰狼以 4比2 擊敗金塊的系列賽中扮演關鍵角色。在球星 Anthony Edwards 於第4戰膝傷後，他挺身而出。儘管第5戰灰狼落敗時他只拿下13分，但在週四的晉級戰 中，他轟下全場最高的32分收尾。 場外方面，McDaniels 在第2戰後曾發表一段廣為流傳的激烈發言，點名批評丹佛球員， 並質疑他們的防守能力。 在週四贏球之後，McDaniels 依舊沒有收回對金塊的看法。灰狼與金塊在過去四個季後賽 中第三度交手，這組對決也逐漸成為聯盟中最具看頭的對抗之一。 McDaniels承認這可以算是一種「對抗關係」，但他認為外界有些誇大了，因為丹佛近年 對上明尼蘇達的戰績並不理想。 「可以說是對抗吧，」他週五在 ESPN 節目《NBA Today》受訪時表示。「現在算是了。 但我們已經連續打敗他們兩三次了，也許也不算了，不過還不錯。」 當被問到他是否在暗示，因為灰狼連續贏下兩個系列賽，金塊已經不在「同一個等級」時 ，McDaniels 露出一抹意味深長的笑容回答：「基本上，是這樣。」 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." 平實中譯如下： Jaden McDaniels 在週四第6戰的勝利中，投籃命中率達到52%。他穩定的手感與得分提升 ，是整個賽季進化的成果——從一名頂級防守者，成長為真正的攻守兼備球員。 當被問到這是否是他生涯最佳表現時，McDaniels 表示： 「對，我應該會說這絕對算是其中之一，」他說。「除了我高中時期之外，但這是最大的 舞台。所以沒錯，我會把這當作我打過最好的系列賽、也是最好的一場比賽。」 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." 平實中譯如下： Jaden McDaniels 在整個系列賽中的防守表現相當突出，他有效壓制了 Jamal Murray— —在由他主防時，Murray 47投僅15中。不過，灰狼並不只有他一人因防守表現受到稱讚 。 灰狼中鋒 Rudy Gobert 在系列賽中展現大師級防守，主要負責限制三屆MVP Nikola Jokic。這位丹佛當家中鋒在系列賽中表現不穩，有三場比賽命中率低於四成。生涯三分 命中率為36%的 Jokic，本系列賽三分球36投僅7中（19%）。 談到 Gobert 時，McDaniels 讚揚他的無私，也提到這位四屆年度最佳防守球員，因未能 入圍第五座DPOY名單，心中帶著一股不甘。 「Rudy 是個很棒的隊友，」McDaniels 說。「他總是希望我們成功。對我來說尤其如此 ，他總是在確認我狀態OK、是否在正確節奏上。他是我見過防守 Jokic 最強硬的人，這 都是他努力的成果。我知道他因為沒進年度最佳防守球員名單而心有不甘。接下來我們要 對上 Wemby，我知道他會準備好。所以看到他打出這樣的表現真的很棒。」 在與 Jokic 激戰六場後，Gobert 接下來的對手，將是同為法國人的現任年度最佳防守球 員 Victor Wembanyama。灰狼將在西區季後賽第二輪對上例行賽62勝20敗的馬刺，首戰預 計於週一晚間在聖安東尼奧開打。 當被問到對第二輪對手的看法時，McDaniels 沒有延續對金塊時的垃圾話，而是把重點放 在球隊自身。 「只要我們保持團結、專注，聽從教練指示，繼續團結一致，這就是我們能走到這裡的原 因，」McDaniels 說。「無論是傷病還是其他狀況。我覺得只要我們團結，就能擊敗任何 對手。」 ☑☑☑心得：大麥克丹無限輸出、套餐吃到飽！所狗重！☺☺☺ -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 42.115.238.23 (越南) ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/NBA/M.1777800726.A.351.html