Defensive strength declined, outside shooting is inaccurate, Nuggets wings state suddenly fell to the bottom

In the previous NBA Western Conference semi-finals G5, the Oklahoma City Thunder played at home and made a strong effort in the final quarter, defeating the Denver Nuggets 112-105, winning this key battle at Kings Mountain. After this game, the Thunder widened the total score of this series to 3-2, not only gaining the advantage but also getting the match point; while the Nuggets will face a desperate battle in the series G6.

In this game, the performance of Nuggets' starting wing star Christian Braun was actually not ideal. Braun played 43 minutes and 02 seconds in the game, made 3 of 12 shots, and 2 of 8 shots outside the three-point line, scoring 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He also had 1 turnover and 1 foul, and the plus and negative value was also low to the lowest level of -11 in the game. Braun actually did not fully display his characteristics on both ends of the offense and defense. His offensive efficiency was not ideal, and he also missed a lot of opportunities outside the three-point line. Braun has also played some characteristics on the defensive end, but from the actual situation, he has the ability to do higher, and his effect on the court is not very ideal. Braun should be a 3D type wing player, but in this game, he really gives people the feeling that he can't do three and has no D.

In the NBA regular season this season, Braun played a total of 79 games in 82 games, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks, and 1 turnover and 2.2 fouls. He shot 58% from the field, 39.7% from three-point shooting percentage and 82.7% from free throws. In the playoffs, Braun averaged 39.3 minutes in the first 12 games, with averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 3.2 fouls. He shot 43.3%, three-point shooting percentage 28.6%, and free throw shooting percentage 65.2%.

Braun's performance during the playoffs still showed a little fluctuation. His offensive efficiency and three-point shooting percentage have declined significantly compared with the regular season. He can indeed have effect on the defensive end at some time and can also cause trouble for the opponent's core characters at some times, but from the actual situation, he should have performed more prominently on the offensive end. The current situation is that most of the Nuggets' outside players are in a mess. If a player like Braun who performs so well in the regular season stage cannot find the feel it should be, it will become very difficult for the team to turn the situation around in the next life-and-death battle.