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Nuggets dominate Warriors without Stephen Curry 129-104, Nikola Jokic just shy of triple-double
Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, and Jamal Murray added 23 as the Denver Nuggets dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-104.
The Denver Nuggets could be facing a decimated Golden State Warriors squad for their NBA Cup matchup on the horizon. According to the Warriors' latest injury report, star forward Jimmy Butler is dealing with a lower back injury that puts him as questionable leading up to tip-off.
In Nuggets vs. Warriors, Nikola Jokic registered a near triple-double to help his side crush the Dubs 129-104 in the NBA Cup Opener.
The Golden State Warriors may be without two of their star players in Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets were able to put together a commanding victory over the Golden State Warriors for their second NBA Cup matchup of this year, winning in a 129-104 blowout, and effectively raising them to 6-2 on the season.
Draymond Green was not happy with the Golden State Warriors' defensive performance in Friday's 129-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
While Green hard sharp words for the defense, and himself, Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted the team's "lack of purpose and energy."
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Short-handed Warriors drop NBA Cup opener to Nuggets in blowout fashion, 129-104
With Steph Curry sidelined, the Warriors didn't have the firepower to hang with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Friday's NBA Cup opener.
The Nuggets shredded the Steph Curry-less Warriors 129-104 at Ball Arena in the teams’ first Emirates Cup group stage game. The Nuggets shot 55.8% from the field and made 12 of 20 3-pointers in the first half alone to take a 66-49 lead. Meanwhile, the Warriors committed X turnovers and were simply outmatched by the Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors (5-4) face the Denver Nuggets (5-2) Friday in NBA Cup group stage action. Tip-off from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Nov 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) controls the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images