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Warriors Upset Short-Handed Nuggets in Shocking Loss
23 Feb
Summary
- Warriors won despite missing star players like Curry and Green.
- Nikola Jokic recorded a 35-point triple-double with 20 rebounds.
- Nuggets collapsed in the fourth quarter, outscored by 17 points.
The Golden State Warriors, playing without key stars like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, managed to defeat the Denver Nuggets 128-117. Seven different Warriors players scored in double figures, led by Moses Moody's 23 points, to secure the home win.
Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant performance with 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists for the Nuggets. However, Denver squandered a six-point lead heading into the final quarter, experiencing a disastrous fourth quarter where they were outscored by 17 points and struggled with shooting efficiency and turnovers.
This loss is a significant blow to the Nuggets' playoff seeding aspirations, especially as they head into a grueling stretch of games against top teams like the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves. The outcome highlights the importance of capitalizing on winnable games as the regular season nears its conclusion.
