Exhausted and spent, the Nuggets didn’t have anything left.
Playing their fourth game in five nights, sloppy, uncharacteristic mistakes undermined what had been a resilient effort – for three quarters. After a stretch of three stunning games, Nikola Jokic had little energy remaining, and the Nuggets fell, 113-102, to the Warriors on Thursday night.
“I’m not one to make excuses,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who was unwilling to cite fatigue after the defeat. Instead, he cited turnovers and defensive miscommunications.
Even in the loss, Jokic managed 23 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.
Steph Curry took advantage of the national TV spotlight.