Nuggets Overpower Warriors in Second-Half Surge

Head coach David Adelman praised the team's effort after the game, noting the improved intensity and ball pressure that forced 15 turnovers and yielded 22 points. Nikola Jokic led the charge with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 20 points, six boards and seven assists.

Denver's defense tightened in the second half, holding the Warriors to just 40 points after a 53-point first half. The Warriors were held to 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Nuggets finished shooting 50% from the field and 47.5% from beyond the arc.