Nikola Jokic’s triple-double not only propelled him up the all-time list, but it also kept the Denver Nuggets unblemished following NBA All-Star 2024.The Golden State Warriors, led by Klay Thompson’s early hot hand, had the ideal opportunity to defeat the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

The Warriors lead by 15 points at home and are optimistic about their chances of winning. But the Denver Nuggets displayed why they are the defending champs, and Nikola Jokic demonstrated why he is one of the top players in the league right now.

Denver responded against Golden State with two 14-0 runs and won 119-103, bringing them closer to the top spot in the Western standings, which is presently held by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Klay Thompson’s 23 points and five 3-pointers in the first and second quarters helped the Golden State Warriors go off to a stronger start in this game. However, the Denver Nuggets finished the first half on a 14-0 run, eliminating the Warriors’ advantage and tying the game at 61-61.

Nikola Jokic and his teammates went on another 14-0 scoring burst after the half, taking a tie into the third quarter and leading by 14 points (76-65). Golden State tried hard but couldn’t cut the lead because Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry were both chilly.

At the end of the game, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic “matched their swords” to showcase the Denver Nuggets’ playoff persona. They took turns controlling the ball and consistently returned points to the opposing team to secure the final triumph.

Nobody could stop Nikola Jokic on the day he recorded a “huge” triple-double. The Denver Nuggets superstar recorded 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists, his third consecutive triple-double and 139th in his career.

Jokic now has the fourth most triple-doubles in history, surpassing LeBron James.

Jamal Murray, who had 27 points (9-16 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and numerous difficult closing scenarios in the fourth quarter, played the role of “The Joker”‘s sidekick.

Denver not only attacked effectively, but they also defended admirably, absolutely extinguishing Klay Thompson. After scoring 23 points in the first and second halves, the Warriors pitcher failed to score again in the second half of the game.

Stephen Curry had 20 points and 4 assists today, but only made one successful three-pointer, going 6-19 FG and 1-10 3PT. Kuminga and Wiggins scored 19 and 14 points, respectively.

Aside from Nikola Jokic moving up to fourth place in the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list, this game had another intriguing statistic.

This marks the Denver Nuggets’ tenth win in their previous eleven meetings against the Golden State Warriors, as well as their seventh consecutive victory over a club that has won the NBA championship four times in the last decade.

This statistic should motivate the Golden State Warriors to do everything possible to avoid facing the Denver Nuggets early in the playoffs.