The Nuggets haven’t known what it feels like to lose to the Warriors since the 2022 playoffs. Golden State reminded them of the feeling Friday with a 118-104 win in San Francisco.
Denver (47-31) has lost three games in a row, falling back into fourth place in the West with only a 1.5-game lead on seventh place.
The loss ended a nine-game winning streak against the Warriors.
Lack of help for Jokic catches up
Nikola Jokic owned the first quarter, piling up 15 points, three boards and three assists on eight shots. He oversaw a comprehensive offensive onslaught.