On December 26, in the NBA regular season, the Nuggets faced the Warriors at home. This season, despite the Nuggets' strong performance in the West, they still have some problems, especially with their bench lineup, which is especially acute when Murray is absent. In addition, Jokic's form was also sluggish some time ago, which led to a decline in the team's record. However, when the team remains healthy, they are still able to show their dominance, and recently won four games in a row to sit second in the West. In contrast, the Warriors also experienced a low point some time ago but have recently found their form.
Despite winning four in a row recently, they are still in 10th place in the West. Considering the strength of the Nuggets, even if the Warriors welcome Wiggins in this game, it will be difficult to continue the winning streak. In this game, the Warriors started Curry, Podzemski, Klay, Kuminga and Looney, while the Nuggets started Murray, Pope, Porter, Gordon and Jokic. In the first half, the Nuggets led by 10 points at one point, but as the game progressed, the Warriors gradually chased the score. Especially in the second quarter of the game, the Nuggets' offense fell into a slump, allowing the Warriors to not only tie the score, but also lead by 6 points.
Luckily, the Nuggets then fought back and eventually held a one-point lead at the end of the first half. In the second half, Murray had to go off the court due to four fouls, but Jokic took over the game and gradually led the Nuggets to the score. However, the likes of the Warriors' Podzemski also responded, leaving the Warriors trailing by just three points at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, although the Warriors once overtook the score, Jokic and Murray scored consecutive points at key moments to allow the Nuggets to regain control. In the end, the Warriors lost 114-120 to the Nuggets.
Jokic played well in the game, scoring injuries and free throws, and finished the game with 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. The win was significant for the Nuggets, not only because they managed to beat a strong Warriors, but also because they showed great teamwork and individual ability in the game. Although the Warriors have recently regained their form, they have been unable to recover in the face of a strong performance from the Nuggets. The Nuggets' victory in this game will give them a strong boost to the Western Conference standings and morale.
At the same time, Jokic's outstanding performance has also brought more confidence and anticipation to the team's future games. In short, this fierce game not only fully demonstrated the excitement and excitement of the NBA, but also showed the world the strong strength and team cohesion of the Nuggets. The Nuggets came out victorious as a team in this game, showing their quality and potential as a top team. As the regular season progresses, people are looking forward to the Nuggets continuing to show excellent performances in future games and bringing more exciting basketball feasts to fans.
In the most recent game, the Nuggets faced the Warriors, and Murray played a crucial role in the game. Although he was stuck in foul trouble, he scored five straight points in the fourth quarter to help the Nuggets pull away and eventually help the team win. At the end of the game, Murray contributed 28 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, showing an excellent performance. In contrast, Klay had a terrible performance in this game, his outside three-point shooting percentage was low, and he only got 9 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist, failing to play at a normal level.
Wiggins, on the other hand, played well in the game, scoring 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, but was unable to turn the game around. Curry, as the leader of the Warriors, also failed to step up in critical moments, and finally got 18 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and shot just 3-of-13 from the field. The Warriors eventually lost the game, and Curry's play was questioned, as he didn't perform well in the game.