On February 26, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, a high-profile focus battle was launched between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets. Previously, the Warriors had just won three in a row, and their morale was high; And the Nuggets are also not to be outdone, with the momentum of two consecutive wins. Paul and Santos were sidelined due to injury, but this did not affect the morale of the players on both sides.
At the beginning of the game, the two teams started a fierce tug-of-war. The Warriors took a narrow lead at one point thanks to their excellent teamwork and accurate outside shooting. The Nuggets quickly adjusted their state, relying on strong inside play and quick counterattacks to bite the score. At the end of the first quarter, the two sides battled to 36-30 and the Warriors led by six points, laying the groundwork for the next game. Entering the second quarter, the Nuggets' shooting percentage dropped significantly, while the Warriors seized the opportunity to gradually widen the difference. In this quarter, the Warriors' Kuminga was particularly eye-catching, not only attacking on the inside, but also frequently sending wonderful passes to assist his teammates to score. Fortunately, the Nuggets did not keep chasing points in the festival, and at halftime, the two sides were tied at 61.
Coming back at halftime, the Nuggets didn't give up their chance to catch up. They stepped up their defense in the third quarter, limiting the Warriors' offense with aggressive scrambling and tight marking. Murray played well in the quarter, scoring back-to-back breakaways and hitting key three-pointers to help the Nuggets gradually close the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets only led by one point. In the final battle, both sides showed 100% effort. Curry stepped up in the quarter, and he used his individual ability to score back-to-back points to help the Warriors rebuild the lead. And the Nuggets didn't give up there, and they clung to the score under Jokic. With more consistent play and excellent performance in key moments, the Nuggets finally won the game 119-103, ending the Warriors' three-game winning streak.
In this game, the Warriors' Klay scored 23 points and 2 rebounds, Curry contributed 20 points and 4 assists, and Kuminga also had 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. However, the Warriors' offense hit a bottleneck in the fourth quarter and was unable to break down the Nuggets' defense. As for the Nuggets, Jokic scored 32 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists and 4 steals, and Murray also had 27 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. In addition, Pope and Gordon also contributed 13 and 17 points respectively, contributing to the team's victory.
Throughout the game, the Warriors were slightly inferior on both ends of the floor. While they played well in the first half, their offense was limited by the Nuggets' tight defense in the crucial fourth quarter. The Nuggets, meanwhile, showed a better teamwork and efficient offensive performance. In the final stages of the game, they withstood the Warriors' counter-attacking pressure and managed to claim the victory.