In a highly anticipated matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets, the Warriors emerged victorious with a commanding 119-103 win. The game showcased the Warriors' offensive prowess, with star players Steph Curry and Klay Thompson leading the charge with their sharpshooting skills. The Nuggets put up a valiant effort, but ultimately could not contain the Warriors' relentless attack.
The game also highlighted the importance of teamwork and chemistry on both sides. The Warriors demonstrated their ability to move the ball effectively and find open shots, while the Nuggets struggled to keep up with their fast-paced style of play.
Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. The Warriors have been surging, winning eight of their last 10, including three consecutive wins.
Coming into San Francisco, the Nuggets are also coming off a pair of wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.
Klay Thompson scored 23 points all in the first half and Curry overcame a slow start missing his first seven 3-point tries before finishing with 20 points — all but four scored in the second half. He hit his only 3 with 3:26 left in the third in a 1-for-10 performance from deep. The two-time MVP passed both Dwyane Wade (23,165) for 32nd place and Adrian Dantley (23,177) for 31st on the NBA’s scoring list.
Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Aaron Gordon 17 in the Nuggets' seventh consecutive victory against the Warriors and 10th in 11 and also their fifth in a row on Golden State’s home floor since a 113-102 defeat on March 10, 2022.
The last opponent to beat the Warriors seven or more times in a row was the Grizzlies' 11 straight from November 2010 to November 2013.
The Nuggets never quite made things a blowout, but they incrementally built upon their lead throughout the second half and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the last four and a half minutes of regulation.
Jokić finished with 32 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists, and four steals in an incredible all-around performance. Jamal Murray added 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field. Thompson finished with a Warriors high 23 points while Curry was just 6-for-19 from the floor with one three-point make.
The Warriors will have an opportunity to bounce back against a less talented opponent later this week. They will be traveling east to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
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