On the night Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were out, Aaron Gordon took matters into his own hands.
Gordon went off with a season-high 38 points, carrying the short-handed Nuggets past the Warriors, 114-105, and put the brakes on Golden State's seven-game winning run, Tuesday, March 12.
AG brought out some smooth post moves on this one 🕺
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 18, 2025
Russell Westbrook secured his 203rd career triple double after finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and a season-high 16 assists while Michael Porter Jr. added 21 markers.
Russell Westbrook tallies career triple-double #203 😤
— NBA (@NBA) March 18, 2025
Nuggets leading late on ESPN!
Denver — who played without Jokic (right elbow contusion, left ankle impingement), Murray (right ankle sprain), and Christian Braun (left foot inflammation — led by as many 15 points and now grabbed a share of the West no. 2 spot with the Houston Rockets at 44-25.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler tallied 23 points, eight, rebounds, and six assists for the Warriors, who slipped to 39-29 with their first loss since March 2.
JIMMY HUSTLE 😤😤
— NBA (@NBA) March 18, 2025
EARNED EVERY BIT OF THIS POSSESSION AND THE FREE THROWS!
Nuggets/Warriors on ESPN 🍿
Golden State seeks a bounce-back against the Milwaukee Bucks (38-29) while Denver visits the Lakers (42-25) in Los Angeles next.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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