{"id":479052,"date":"2024-02-26T02:57:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&p=479052"},"modified":"2024-02-26T02:57:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:57:01","slug":"jokic-shines-again-with-triple-double-in-119-103-win-against-warriors","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/jokic-shines-again-with-triple-double-in-119-103-win-against-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"Jokic shines again with triple-double in 119-103 win against Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a> to 20 points, despite Curry going 1 of 10 on 3-point attempts.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n