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Nikola Jokic is one of the finalists for the 2021-22 MVP Award alongside Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Denver Nuggets star will be happy if he wins it, he won’t have a problem about losing it either. Speaking to reporters after the Nuggets’ Game 5 loss and playoffs exit on Wednesday, Jokic highlighted […]

Nikola Jokic went all-out for the Denver Nuggets in their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. While they lost 4-1, no one can blame the Serbian big man for it. Besides, Jokic actually played through an injury in Game 5 on Wednesday, during which he still put up monster numbers of 30 points, 19 […]

Stephen Curry went full savage mode in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets after his clutch heroics helped the Golden State Warriors secure the win and the series. With the Dubs leading 97-94, Curry delivered a clutch layup to extend their lead to five with just 29.9 seconds left in the clock. After banking what […]

The Golden State Warriors are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after eliminating the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. In the win, Golden State had an unexpected hero that played some big minutes and made some big plays down the stretch. I’ll give you a hint. His father is a member of the Naismith […]

It was a heartbreaking scene for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night as they saw their season come to an end after an intense 102-98 series-ending loss to Stephen Curry and the mighty Golden State Warriors. The season comes to another bitter end for the Nuggets but for his part, Jokic can […]

Things got chippy on Wednesday night as the Golden State Warriors tried to close out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. At one point in the second quarter, Dubs star Draymond Green was seen livid on the sidelines as he called out the referees for failing to act on what he believed to be […]

Things got chippy during the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Draymond Green and Aaron Gordon got tangled up as tempers flared midway through the contest. The Warriors star was on the ground when Gordon decided to flex on him a little bit, also nonchalantly hitting him with the basketball. Draymond […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors have a 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets, and superstar guard Stephen Curry hasn’t started in a single game. He has also played with a minutes restriction since returning from injury, but after playing 37 minutes in Game 4, Steve Kerr told the media Curry’s minutes will no […]

The Golden State Warriors have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets in their first-round playoff matchup. Led by the elite-level play of Jordan Poole, the return of Stephen Curry and the defensive intensity of Draymond Green, the Warriors look like a formidable foe as they prepare to host the Nuggets with a chance […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to force a Game 6 as the Warriors want to end the series! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Warriors prediction and pick.   The Nuggets stole Game 4 in Denver after 37 points from Nikola Jokic. His performance showed that the Nuggets are capable of […]

The Denver Nuggets survived Game 4 and defeated the Golden State Warriors, 126-121, to stay alive in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets visit Steph Curry and the Warriors in San Francisco for Game 5. Denver came up huge down the stretch with timely stops and made shots to survive Golden State’s […]

With the Golden State Warriors taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5, many will be watching to see if the Dubs can close out the series. Golden State is one of the championship contenders in the NBA, and they have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Nuggets. The Warriors lost Game 4 126-121 in […]

Denver Nuggets big man DeMarcus Cousins had another one of his infamous temper tantrums in Game 4 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and it has now been announced that it’s going to cost him big time. Cousins kicked some towels in the direction of the fans as he was making his way […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is one of the more underappreciated stars in the NBA. Jokic, who isn’t the most athletic of players in the league, certainly has an approach to the game that fans aren’t accustomed to seeing. The Nuggets star’s lack of love among basketball fans and pundits has even stretched into […]

Since becoming an All-Star, some pointed out that Andrew Wiggins’ play suddenly dipped. Now, others have been calling him out anew for not performing in the NBA Playoffs, as the Golden State Warriors look to boot out the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first round battle. While Wiggins isn’t putting up eye-popping numbers […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never uttered an opinion he didn’t like. When it comes to keeping it real, perhaps no one comes close to the do-it-all veteran. Before the Warriors’ Game 4 on the road against the Denver Nuggets in their first round series, Green sounded off on showing up for the […]

Many people expected Game 4 to be the last of the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets. Just like many expect Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry to knock down his free throws. Neither scenario transpired in Game 4 of the Warriors-Nuggets series. Denver avoided being eliminated with a 126-121 victory, and Curry shockingly missed a […]

Game 4 didn’t quite go the Golden State Warriors’ way against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors went into a huge hole, nearly dug themselves out of it, but then fell just short at the end. The up-and-down performance resulted in the squad’s first loss of the playoffs against the Nuggets. One thing that stood out […]

The Denver Nuggets found a way to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. This victory allowed Denver to avoid getting swept, but they must win three straight games to avoid elimination. Although the team has an uphill battle, one player isn’t shying away from making bold […]

No need for the broom now. The Denver Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, 126-121. It was a tight game all throughout, with the Warriors outscoring the Nuggets in the fourth quarter. But Nikola Jokic and company did enough to hold on to the […]

Nikola Jokic is going viral not just because of his monster game for the Denver Nuggets in Game 4. A video of him showing how he predicted the Golden State Warriors’ final play is also earning him massive praises online. With 31 second left and the Nuggets just up by two at 123-121, the Warriors […]

The Denver Nuggets live to fight another day! Facing eliminating in Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, Nikola Jokic and co. managed to snag one win, thus preventing a sweep. They are now facing a 3-1 lead against a stacked team that has been getting hot at the right time. Despite the tremendous odds […]

Nikola Jokic is the best player in Denver Nuggets history. That much is clear after the Serbian big man’s latest performance in Game 4 of their playoff series with the Golden State Warriors. The Joker exploded for 37 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead the Nuggets to a 126-121 win on Sunday. After […]

The Golden State Warriors had an opportunity to close out the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Instead, Nikola Jokic led his team to upset Golden State to keep Denver alive. A terrible play call from Steve Kerr resulted in a bad turnover late in the fourth quarter, which led […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone couldn’t help but remind everyone their 3-1 history after beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their playoff series. The Nuggets stayed alive in the series after taking down the Warriors on Sunday, 126-121. Nikola Jokic erupted for a monster 37 points on top […]

With the Denver Nuggets’ season on the line, rookie guard Bones Hyland came to play. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors were looking to sweep the Nuggets out of the NBA playoffs but Hyland had other ideas. He stepped up to help the Nuggets win 126-121 and save Denver from elimination. Hyland came into […]

The Golden State Warriors look to sweep the first-round series as they meet the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 on Sunday. It’s time to look at our NBA odds series to make a Warriors-Nuggets pick and prediction.   The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 118-113 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The first quarter […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a deep, deep hole right now after falling to the mighty Golden State Warriors 0-3 in their opening-round series. The Dubs onslaught has just been too much to handle for the Nuggets thus far and it has Denver coach Michael Malone turning to Greek mythology to try and make sense […]

The Denver Nuggets are already on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 of their series against the Golden State Warriors in a 118-113 defeat. Now down 0-3, it would take a monumental effort for Michael Malone’s squad to turn things around and get back to the thick of things in this series. Despite […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic dominated for much of Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors, putting his team on his back in an attempt to get the back in the series. But when it came down to winning time, Draymond Green and the Warriors got the last laugh. With the Warriors up five with […]

The Golden State Warriors have put the NBA on notice in the opening round of the playoffs. Jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the series, the Warriors have looked dominant in the series. The Nuggets clearly lack the talent to match up with the Warriors’ deep roster and effective system. Denver gave their best […]

In Game 3, Jordan Poole became the 16th player to score at least 25 points in their first three career NBA Playoff games. He’s only the second Warriors player to do it. The late great Wilt Chamberlain is the other player who did this in 1960. So far, Poole has scored 86 points in the […]

The NBA MVP is a flawed award. It does not hold a clear definition for what the qualifications are and the standards seemingly switch every year. While “Most Valuable Player” may seem obvious enough, the debate for most valuable vs. best player are two very different conversations. This debate has been ratcheted up many notches […]

Things aren’t looking good for the Denver Nuggets after their third straight loss to the Golden State Warriors in their first-round series of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Even a return home wasn’t enough to get the Nuggets back into the winning column, and they are now staring elimination in the face against a Warriors team […]

The Denver Nuggets lost their third straight NBA Playoff game to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, falling into a deficit that just might be insurmountable. However, the loss was no fault of star center Nikola Jokic, who authored yet another dominant playoff performance, as he dropped 37 points with 18 rebounds. That performance earned […]

The Golden State Warriors have raced out to a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Golden State secured both of its home victories over the Nuggets by double-digit margins, which is scary enough for Denver fans in its own right. Perhaps even more frightening is the fact that the Warriors […]

It’s only a matter of time until Stephen Curry returns to the starting lineup. The two-time MVP has come off the bench in the playoffs so far, sparking a dominant Golden State Warriors attack with instant offense alongside fellow sharpshooters Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. The Warriors’ new favorite lineup featuring those three guards next […]

The Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets to continue their first-round matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Nuggets prediction and pick.   This series has been one of the most one-sided matchups of the postseason so far. The Warriors dominated in both of their […]

The Denver Nuggets find themselves in a deep 0-2 hole in their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. For Nikola Jokic and Co. to overcome the deficit, they need to be able to solve Draymond Green. That’s how Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sees the series turning for his side. Via ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk: […]