Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors are no match for Denver

The Nuggets are taking advantage of the absence Stephen Currysick, to jump on the throat of the Warriors. Duo Nikola Jokić – Aaron Gordon wanders and Denver immediately breaks (24-10). Draymond Green (17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists) and Quinten Post (14 points), however, started an 11-0 run for Golden State at the beginning of the second quarter and reduced the Nuggets’ lead to one unit (32-31).

Timeout by David Adelman transforms Jamal Murray. The leader caught fire and hit four game-winning shots to spark a 21-4 run that knocked the uninspired Warriors to their feet (53-34)! Newcomer Will Richard managed to stabilize the deficit before halftime (66-49).

Jamal Murray on the cloud

Despite the awakening of Jimmy Butler (16 points), Denver continues. Nikola Jokic continues his undermining work as Aaron Gordon doubles over Buddy Hield before calling for poor Quinten Post. Peyton Watson (10 points) and Bruce Brown match and the difference exceeds the mark of twenty points (99-77).

While Jamal Murray runs the show, Jonas Valanciunas (16 points) punishes Golden State near the circle (113-85). At +28, Denver opens its bench, but still goes for its first victory in this NBA Cup.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Jamal Murray is in good shape. While we’re used to slow starts to the season, Jamal Murray came out of the starting blocks well this time around. He confirmed his current good form by doing what he wanted in Golden State’s defense. Leader scored 16 of his 23 points in the second quarter to give the Nuggets a run. More than the statistics, the visual impression left by the Canadian impresses.

– Warriors go through it. In the absence of Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr certainly wanted to see increased aggression from Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Cumminga, but both players were disappointing. They fired only ten shots each. If Jimmy Butler showed signs of life in the third quarter, Jonathan Cumminga, who did not shoot a free throw, was too timid. Moses Moody (1/9 shooting) and Brandin Podziemski (3/10 shooting) didn’t fare much better.

– Group of death. The only group with five teams above 50% wins, Group C lives up to its reputation. The Nuggets, who lost Game 1 to Portland, bounced back last night as San Antonio beat Houston in Texas. The Warriors will try to catch up in San Antonio for Game 2, just like the Rockets against the Blazers.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.