Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
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Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets survived the Warriors 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.