Follow usIn a thrilling conclusion, Nikola Jokic sank a 40-foot buzzer-beater, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a surprising 130-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Despite trailing by 18 points in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets orchestrated an impressive comeback.
Jokic, who recorded 34 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, leveled the score at 127 with a short jumper just 26 seconds before the final buzzer. The Warriors’ last possession culminated in a turnover by Stephen Curry, setting the stage for Jokic’s game-winning shot from near the right sideline.
The reigning champions, the Nuggets, extended their winning streak to six on the road and have now triumphed in 11 of their last 13 games. Meanwhile, the Warriors, unable to reach the .500 mark after snapping a three-game skid earlier in the week, find themselves with a 1-3 record on their current seven-game homestand.
Denver’s Aaron Gordon contributed 30 points, and Jamal Murray added 25 to the winning effort. On the Warriors’ side, Curry led with 30 points, while Klay Thompson chipped in with 24.
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