The Golden State Warriors, led by Steph Curry with 27 points and Klay Thompson with 28 points, won five straight games before losing to the Denver Nuggets. Klay Thompson has been in a hot stretch, averaging 25 points while shooting 53% from the field and 50% from 3-point range over the last six games. The Warriors are now 15-15 and are about to start a seven-game homestand. Nikola Jokic made all 18 of his free throws in the game against the Warriors, leading the Nuggets to a 120-114 victory.
Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free throw line and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five games by holding off the Golden State Warriors 120-114 on Monday. https://t.co/aYkYyVvLkT
Warriors lose in Denver on Christmas. Nikola Jokic made all 18 of his free throws. Klay Thompson and Steph Curry went 6-of-23 from 3 combined. Snaps a five-game Warriors' win streak. They are 15-15, about to start a seven-game homestand.
Warriors bricked every shot, Nuggets made shots and free throws. Keep it moving
Nikola Jokic 1-of-8 shooting but 14-of-14 on free throws. All five Nuggets starters in double figures. Warriors have six in double figures: Wiggins, Saric, Curry, Paul, Podziemski, Kuminga. Balanced, competitive game. Denver up 100-97 with 7:25 left.
Klay Thompson is averaging 25 PTS while shooting 53% FG and 50% 3PT over the last 6 games. The Warriors are 5-1 throughout this stretch. https://t.co/RECk7bsXlZ
Warriors handle business and sweep the Wizards, Blazers back-to-back. Klay Thompson scores 28, continues hot stretch. Warriors have won five straight. They are 15-14. Up next: at Denver on Christmas Day.
Steph Curry tonight: 27 PTS - 3 REB - 2 AST - 61% FG Klay Thompson tonight: 28 PTS - 3 REB - 68% FG - 60% 3P https://t.co/ArPWTZh3GD