Jokic shines again with triple-double in 119-103 win against Warriors

Nikola Jokic made NBA history by securing his third consecutive triple-double, while Jamal Murray contributed 27 points as the Denver Nuggets staged a comeback to defeat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Sunday night in San Francisco.

Jokic’s remarkable performance included 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists, setting an NBA record with his third straight game achieving at least 14 points and 14 rebounds. Despite trailing 56-40 in the second quarter, the Nuggets rallied with a 21-5 run to tie the game at 61-all by halftime, with Murray contributing 10 points during the turnaround.

In the third period, Denver took control with a 14-0 run, featuring 3-poiInters from Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, along with Jokic’s scoring and playmaking. Caldwell-Pope also showcased his defensive prowess by limiting Golden State’s Stephen Curry to 20 points, despite Curry going 1 of 10 on 3-point attempts.

Klay Thompson played a crucial role in the Warriors’ early success with 23 first-half points, including five 3-pointers. However, he went scoreless in the second half, and the Nuggets capitalized on their defensive efforts. Thompson’s 23 points remained the team high for the Warriors, who had won three consecutive games.

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Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19 points, and Andrew Wiggins added 14 for the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski, celebrating his 21st birthday, made an impact with six rebounds, four assists, and four points.

Jokic’s stellar performance included making 13 of 24 shots, marking his 18th triple-double of the season. Murray’s efficient 9-for-16 shooting helped the Nuggets outshoot the Warriors 48.9 percent to 43.2 percent. Aaron Gordon contributed 17 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Caldwell-Pope added 13 points for Denver, securing their seventh consecutive victory over the Warriors in the last two seasons.