With a chance to stay atop the Western Conference, the Warriors did something seldom seen this season in Friday's 122-105 win over the Nuggets: Beating a quality opponent at home.
The Warriors built a 19 point lead in the first half, overcoming a brief Nuggets run in the second quarter, notching their second win in three games.
The win marks Golden State's second straight over the Nuggets as they take the season series from Denver.
Here are the positives and negatives from the game:
POSiTIVE
Boogie's defense.
DeMarcus Cousins has been maligned for his defense for much of the season, but Boogie churned out his best defensive performance of the season Friday.