Warriors lose to depleted Nuggets in surprising upset

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Denver Nuggets in a surprising defeat on Monday night. This game was notable as the Nuggets were missing star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun. The Warriors were unable to find their rhythm and struggled throughout, dropping the game 114-105. In the first half, the Warriors committed 10 turnovers and missed 12 of their first 13 three-point attempts. They fell behind by as much as 15 points early in the game. Despite a late push from Jimmy Butler, who tried to rally the team, the Warriors could not overcome the Nuggets’ lead. Steph Curry had a tough night, shooting 6-for-21 and making seven turnovers. Aaron Gordon shined for Denver, leading all scorers with 38 points. The Warriors did not capitalize on free throws, missing 12 in total, and only managed to hit 24% of their three-point shots. The Warriors briefly gained momentum in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets consistently responded to their challenges. Russell Westbrook contributed significantly for Denver, finishing with a triple-double. Even with Butler's attempts to spark the team, including a couple of late baskets, the Warriors could not close the gap. This loss is a missed opportunity for the Warriors, who could have moved closer to the Nuggets in the standings. Now, they head to Milwaukee for their next game on the second night of a back-to-back after a disappointing performance against Denver. The Warriors are still performing well overall this season, with a record of 14-2 since Butler joined the team.