Nuggets Overpower Warriors in Second-Half Surge

Denver struggled early, allowing 53 points in the first half and leaving shooters open. After a halftime adjustment, the Nuggets tightened defense, limiting the Warriors to 40 points in the second half and forcing 15 turnovers that yielded 22 points.

Nikola Jokic led the charge with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 20 points. The defense, bolstered by Zeke Nnaji and Peyton Watson, shut down the Warriors’ three‑point shooting, going 0‑13 from beyond the arc in the third quarter.