Curry scored 36 points to lead the Warriors to beat the Nuggets and win 5 consecutive games, but Jokic's near triple-double was not enough to save the team

On April 6, the NBA regular season ushered in a strong dialogue between the Western Conference teams. The Golden State Warriors played against the defending champion Denver Nuggets at home in the Chase Center. This game not only affected the ranking of the two teams in the Western Conference, but also was a star-studded match. In the end, the hot-tempered Warriors defeated the Nuggets 118-104, winning five consecutive games and continuing to attack the top of the playoffs.

Warriors core Stephen Curry continued his hot form, scoring 36 points and leading the team to a crucial victory. Nuggets star Jokic contributed 33 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, a near triple-double, but was unable to prevent the team from losing.

At the beginning of the game, the Nuggets scored frequently in the paint and scored 44 points in the first quarter, while the Warriors relied on their outside firepower to score 34 points. The Nuggets led by 10 points in the first quarter. However, the situation changed suddenly in the second quarter. The Nuggets fell into a scoring drought during Jokic's rest, scoring only 16 points. The Warriors took the opportunity to play a climax and overtook the score, ending the first half with a 6-point advantage.

In the second half, the Warriors scored from multiple points and maintained their firepower, winning by 6 points again. Although the Nuggets tried to counterattack in the final quarter, they failed to turn the situation around in the face of the Warriors' steady performance. In the end, the Warriors won the game 118-104.

Warriors player statistics

Curry 36 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, Bodemsky 26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, Butler 19 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, Green 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, Moody 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, Looney 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, Kuminga 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, Hield 5 points, 2 rebounds, Post 3 points, 4 rebounds, Santos 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Payton Jr. 1 assist

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 33 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, Porter 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, Braun 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, Aaron Gordon 15 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, Pickett 8 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, Westbrook 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, Watson 4 points, 3 rebounds

The Warriors once again demonstrated their strong dominance on the offensive end, especially the outstanding performance of Curry and Bodemsky, which became the key to victory. As for the Nuggets, although Jokic supported the game, the shortcomings of the substitute lineup were exposed and they lost their rhythm during the rotation period.

The Warriors are currently making efforts at a critical moment, and their improved performance is expected to seize a more advantageous position in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Nuggets, when facing high-intensity confrontations, will urgently need to fix the depth of their bench and their ability to adjust before the playoffs.