The Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-93 on March 29, 2026, in Denver, marking their sixth consecutive victory. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 25 points and 15 rebounds, while Jamal Murray contributed 20 points to the win.
With this victory, the Nuggets improved their season record to 48-28, positioning themselves two games ahead of Minnesota and Houston for fourth place in the Western Conference. The Warriors, on the other hand, fell to 36-39 and have struggled significantly without their star player, Stephen Curry, who missed his 25th consecutive game due to a right knee injury.
The absence of Curry has been felt deeply, as the Warriors have lost 16 of the 25 games he has missed this season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets faced their own challenges, with Aaron Gordon sidelined due to calf soreness and Spencer Jones leaving the game with hamstring tightness in the first half.
Despite these setbacks, the Nuggets managed to maintain control of the game. Golden State did show flashes of resilience, going on a 19-2 run in the second quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the Nuggets’ strong performance.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 10 points in the third quarter for the Warriors, but the team struggled to find consistent scoring throughout the game. Cameron Johnson left briefly due to a rib injury but returned to the bench, highlighting the physical toll of the matchup.
As the season progresses, the Nuggets are solidifying their playoff position, while the Warriors face uncertainty as they prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The Nuggets will look to continue their momentum when they play at Utah on Wednesday night.
