The Golden State Warriors showed real promise early against the Denver Nuggets—jumping out to a double-digit lead behind Kristaps Porzingis and a fluid, improvisational offense built on cross-court reads and spacing.
Then came the turning point.
A 19–2 run, followed by a 36-point swing, flipped the game completely as Denver erupted for a dominant third quarter fueled by elite shot-making from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and timely contributions from role players.
In this “Game of Runs” recap, we break down:
- Why the Warriors offense flowed through Porzingis early
- The exact moment momentum shifted in the third quarter
- The impact of decision-making at point guard (Podz)
- How missed reads (especially on KP) changed the game
- The brutal reality: bench production (0-for-16 stretch)
- Why Denver’s shot-making vs Warriors turnovers told the story
Plus:
- Is this a process issue or a talent gap?
- What this game says about the Warriors’ Play-In outlook
- And why this might still be a “hopeful loss” despite the score
If you’re tracking the evolution of this team without Stephen Curry, this one reveals a lot.
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