Warriors Stun Nuggets Despite Jokic Triple-Double
A depleted Golden State Warriors team upset the Denver Nuggets behind Brandin Podziemski's career night, despite Nikola Jokic recording a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double. The Warriors' victory showcased their depth with key players missing. Meanwhile, Boston dominated the Lakers with Pritchard and Brown combining for 62 points, marking their 8th win in 9 games.
- The Golden State Warriors were severely shorthanded, missing Stephen Curry (knee), Draymond Green (back), and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), leaving them with only nine available players for the game. - Brandin Podziemski stepped up for the Warriors, finishing with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists, just shy of a triple-double. He scored 12 of his points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to help secure the victory. - Nikola Jokic's massive triple-double for the Nuggets was his fifth in seven games and the 183rd of his career. This was his eighth career triple-double against the Warriors. - In addition to Podziemski, other Warriors players made significant contributions, including Moses Moody with 23 points and Al Horford, who hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points. - The Boston Celtics' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers was by a convincing 22-point margin, with the final score being 111-89. - Payton Pritchard had a standout performance for the Celtics, scoring 30 points and adding 8 assists while shooting 6-for-9 from three-point range. - Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring with 32 points and also contributed 8 rebounds and 7 assists. - The Lakers were held to their second-lowest point total of the season in the loss.
