Nikola Jokic posted another triple double and led the Denver Nuggets past the Golden State Warriors (124-131).
The reigning NBA MVP led the way for the winners with 32 points (12/17 shooting), 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
This was the 18th triple double for Jokic (NBA-leading) and third after the All-Star break. For their part, the Nuggets have won three straight (39-26) and nine of their last 10.
Nikola Jokic tonight: 32 PTS 15 REB 13 AST 12-17 FG It’s his 75th triple-double. Three away from tying Wilt for the most by a center. pic.twitter.com/611HFo7por — StatMuse (@statmuse) March 8, 2022
On the other hand, the Warriors continued their free fall and have now lost five in a row. Golden State dropped to third in the West (43-22) and have won only two of their last 10.
On Monday, they faced Denver without their Big-4. Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins sat out the game to rest.
For his part, Draymond Green is closing in on his return. The three-time NBA champion is expected to be available for the home game vs the Washington Wizards on Monday.
Draymond Green targeting a return to @warriors lineup Monday vs the @WashWizards #NBA https://t.co/HLpX4J6Z4p — Hedge_out (@hedge_out) March 8, 2022
The Warriors will seek to return to the winning track on Tuesday in the home game vs the Los Angeles Clippers (34-32).
Denver and Golden State will square off one final time at Ball Arena on Thursday. The Nuggets are 3-0 and will seek to sweep the season series vs the Warriors.
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