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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
95
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 95 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Warriors 117-95. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.