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Golden State led Denver 27-26 with 2:31 left in the first quarter when head coach Steve Kerr subbed out Stephen Curry for Donte DiVincenzo, who joined Jordan ...

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped, and the Denver Nuggets beat Golden ...

“He’s a great ref and he made an impact on this league and everybody liked him,” Kerr said. “Hopefully by Christmas, New Year, All-Star break what we’re doing now is not what we’re doing then.” “We want to be smart,” Malone said. The Warriors had another chance and Klay Thompson missed a potential tying 3 from the top with 9.3 seconds to go. “He’s everybody’s kryptonite,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. But tonight was a great example of what it has potential to be.”

While Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins played well, the second unit didn't as the Warriors suffered their first loss of the season.

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Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic, the two two-time MVPs, faced off Friday night in the Chase Center. The Serbian center and his Nuggets came out on top, ...

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors finished strong, but were unable to overcome a 20-point deficit to Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.

The Nuggets took advantage of the chaos to score a quick layup, but Golden State had the ball, trailing 126-123, with 13 seconds left. Wiseman (11) and Thompson (16) were the only other Warriors in double figures. Another Brown layup followed by a triple from Klay Thompson dropped the Nuggets lead back to four, then the Warriors made it a free-throw game and all chaos broke loose. Poole drew a foul, and made both free throws to cut the Nuggets lead back to five. While they were unable to cut into Denver’s lead, the Warriors only trailed 106-95 with eight minutes to go in regulation when Curry and Draymond returned to the floor. The Dubs cut the Nuggets lead to seven before they once again turned to their bench.

Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors. Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 12:53 AM. By JANIE McCAULEY - AP Sports Writer. Game Recap. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ...

The Warriors had another chance and Klay Thompson missed a potential tying 3 from the top with 9.3 seconds to go. ''He's a great ref and he made an impact on this league and everybody liked him,'' Kerr said. Warriors: Curry begins his 14th season with the Warriors, surpassing Mullin's 13 for most in franchise history. But tonight was a great example of what it has potential to be.'' ''He's everybody's kryptonite,'' Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. He's a great player, and what makes him great is he makes every one of those guys better.

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and [Kentavious Caldwell-Pope](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2581018/kentavious-caldwell-pope) 17 apiece for the Nuggets. The Warriors had another chance and [Klay Thompson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) missed a potential tying 3 from the top with 9.3 seconds to go. “He’s a great ref and he made an impact on this league and everybody liked him,” Kerr said. "Hopefully by Christmas, New Year, All-Star break what we're doing now is not what we're doing then.” [Andre Iguodala](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2386/andre-iguodala) sat out a second straight game to start the season as the Warriors manage his left hip injury. [Draymond Green](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6589/draymond-green) said. “We want to be smart," Malone said. “He’s everybody’s kryptonite,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. [Michael Porter Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr). But tonight was a great example of what it has potential to be.” [Jordan Poole](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277956/jordan-poole) made a backcourt steal from [Bones Hyland](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4592492/bones-hyland) and scored with 14.7 seconds left to get Golden State to 124-123 then [Bruce Brown](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065670/bruce-brown) dunked immediately off a long pass by Jokic. [Nikola Jokic](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3112335/nikola-jokic) taking over a game and leading the way on both ends.

While Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins played well, the second unit didn't as the Warriors suffered their first loss of the season.

Poole didn't attack the basket, and he didn't shoot it from the outside. In the first half, five Nuggets players combined to be plus-58. In the first half, the benches of the two teams were on completely different planets. But in their second contest of the season, the Warriors' bench mob laid a major dud on their home court. He didn't return until the 6:40 mark of the second quarter, and the Warriors were down 52-41. He led the Warriors by finishing as a plus-13.

Nikola Jokic tossed a cross-court heave that Bruce Brown finished with a dunk in the waning seconds of Friday's game to help seal the win over Golden State.

[Bruce Brown](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065670/bruce-brown), who complete the play with a dunk. [Draymond Green](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6589/draymond-green) said the Warriors weren't caught sleeping on Jokic's pass, but there was a lapse in communication. "Our second quarter was one of our best quarters in a long time against a quality opponent," Malone said. We can savor it for about two and a half hours on the plane, and then tomorrow night we have our home opener." But it's different watching than now you're with him," Malone said. He's out there playing chess, and a lot of other guys are playing checkers." I should have communicated that we got to make sure we have a man back, and that's something we can learn from." "So many big games, so many moments when he's made the big play, the right play and a game-changing type of play. [Jamal Murray](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3936299/jamal-murray) and [Michael Porter Jr](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr). [Wilt Chamberlain](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4142/wilt-chamberlain) (78). [Bones Hyland](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4592492/bones-hyland) turned the ball over, leading to Poole's bucket, and Jokic saw nothing but a swarm of Warriors jerseys. [Nikola Jokic](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3112335/nikola-jokic) inbounded the ball with a crosscourt heave -- something Jokic admitted was "a risk" after the game.

Draymond Green Jr. entertained himself during his father's postgame press conference by playing peek-a-boo with Warriors reporters.

[assisting Warriors players on the bench](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-draymond-green-adorably-assisted-son-practice) and even [played peek-a-boo with reporters](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/draymond-green-jr-adorably-plays-hide-and-seek-during-dads-game-6-presser) after the Warriors' win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. During the 2021-22 season, D.J. Draymond Jr., or "D.J."

At the 2:31 mark of the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets, Steve Kerr sat Stephen Curry for Donte DiVincenzo. This marked the completion of a ...

On the backs of their starters and revamped second unit combinations, the Warriors outscored the Nuggets in the second half, 71-58. Most of this is scoring ingenuity from Hyland — in other words, tip of the cap to him for finding a way to kiss the ball off the glass. You don’t need to look at the numbers to know that having Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson on the floor is much better and more impactful. Draymond finding cutters and the Splash Brothers causing all sorts of chaos off the ball. But the defense was more of a sore point. Ultimately, the reality is that throwing out an all-bench lineup bannered by Poole isn’t a feasible path toward second-unit success, for a variety of reasons. JaMychal Green initially shows help but is afraid of a pass to the strong-side wing, so he hesitates. Jeff Green — located on the weak-side wing/slot area — has been a below-league-average distance shooter for his career (34%). DiVincenzo does his job — he forces Hyland against the sideline and funnels him toward help. He discourages a shot from Braun, but Braun makes the smart play and passes it off to DJ, who subsequently scores. DJ knows how to be patient; he bumps Wiseman to prevent any sort of contest and goes up for the dunk. This “no-middle” concept has been the backbone of the Warriors’ overarching defensive ethos for the better part of their dynastic run.

Steve Kerr saw the loss much more as a result of their defensive effort, or lack thereof. There's no arguing that. The Warriors allowed 40 points in the first ...

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The Warriors clearly have a deep rotation, but it's going to take time for the second unit to come together and start clicking.

Two of the reserves -- Green and Donte DiVincenzo -- are fresh to the system. As they continue to go, they will get better and better and be fine." He was a plus-3 with three points (1-for-5 from the field, 1-for-4 from three) with one rebound, one assist and one steal. He didn't score again, played only eight minutes and was a minus-10 in the loss. Moody was the only Warriors bench player to end with a positive plus-minus. That's what happens when you get really good and win a championship and play like he did in the playoffs and sign a big contract. Essentially, Kerr flipped Moody in place of Kuminga for the second half. "With our second unit, we're still in the midst of finding an identity with that group and that will help Jordan. I know he's going to be due for a big game soon." "Denver did a really good job this offseason adding Bruce Brown and [Kentavious Caldwell-Pope] -- two big, physical defenders in the backcourt. He took five shots and missed all three of his jumpers, including both of his shots from beyond the arc. After his first stint off bench, he returned to the sidelines with a frustrated slap of his hands.