Takeaways from the Warriors’ challenging road loss to the Nuggets

The matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets was a closely contested game, despite both teams missing key players. The Warriors were without Draymond Green and Gary Payton II due to personal reasons and illness, respectively, while the Nuggets were missing star guard Jamal Murray due to a hamstring strain.

Although Steph Curry had an off-night by his standards, scoring only 23 points and missing all four of his 2-point attempts, he still made an impact. Curry had the most turnovers of any Warriors player with three, but he also Һit five 3-pointers, including one that tied the game in the third quarter. Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ two-time MVP, had a dominant performance with 35 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Warriors did a good job limiting his assists to five and forcing three turnovers from him.

One positive takeaway for the Warriors was the performance of Moses Moody. With Green and Payton out, Moody had to step up and he delivered. He contributed defensively with a steаl and showcased his scoring ability by leading the Warriors’ reserves with 10 points in just 14 minutes of play.

Another bright spot for the Warriors was the contribution of rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis. He played a crucial role as the team’s backup center in the absence of Green and provided eight points and two rebounds. The lineup of Jackson-Davis, along with Chris Paul, Brandin Podziemski, Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga, had a positive impact and outscored the Nuggets during their time on the court together.

As for Curry, he was brought back into the game earlier than usual in the fourth quarter, and he quickly made an impact by hitting his fifth 3-pointer. However, he had a couple of crucial plays go against him, including a blocked shot that should have been called goaltending. In the end, Curry was held to seven points in the fourth quarter and missed a game-tying layup in the final seconds.

Despite the loss, the Warriors showed resilience and competitiveness against a tough opponent. They will now return home for a six-game homestand, where they will look to bounce back and continue their strong start to the season.