The Golden State Warriors finally broke their losing streak against the Denver Nuggets, capturing a 118-104 victory in Friday night’s intense matchup. The team was forced to rely on its teammates to carry the load while stars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokić sat out for most of the second quarter.
Without Curry, the Warriors opened with a strong 7-0 run that brought them within three points of the Nuggets. The team’s defense then held Denver to just 16 points in the second quarter, while they scored 22 points themselves. The Warriors’ physicality and ability to force turnovers seemed to be the key factors in their success.
The team continued this momentum into the third and fourth quarters, with Curry returning to score key points down the stretch. In the end, the Warriors emerged victorious, thanks in part to a strong defensive effort that limited the Nuggets to just 35% shooting from the field in the second quarter.
The win was a significant one for the Warriors, who had been struggling against the Nuggets since the 2022 NBA playoffs. With this victory, they have taken a crucial step towards avoiding the play-in tournament and securing their place among the top teams in the Western Conference.
Source: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/steph-curry-nikola-jokic-nuggets-playoffs/1840249