Jokic's 25 points, 15 rebounds power Nuggets to 6th straight win over Warriors

Denver cruises past short-handed Golden State 116-93 behind MVP's dominant performance.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:54am

Nikola Jokic recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds as the surging Denver Nuggets defeated the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93 on Sunday night. Jamal Murray added 20 points for the Nuggets, who won their sixth consecutive game to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors, playing without star Stephen Curry for the 25th straight game, got 23 points apiece from Brandin Podziemski and Kristaps Porzingis in the loss.

Why it matters

The Nuggets' sixth straight victory keeps them two games ahead of Minnesota and Houston in the race for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Warriors' struggles without Curry continue, as they've now lost 16 of 25 games since the star point guard went down with a knee injury.

The details

Jokic narrowly missed his fifth straight triple-double, falling two assists shy of the feat. The Nuggets lost key contributors Aaron Gordon and Spencer Jones to injuries during the game, but still cruised to victory thanks to Jokic's dominance in the paint and a 40-21 third-quarter scoring advantage. The game grew chippy in the second quarter, with a minor altercation breaking out between several players.

  • The Nuggets (48-28) won their sixth consecutive game on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Stephen Curry has now missed 25 straight games for the Warriors (36-39) due to a right knee injury.
  • The Warriors have lost 16 of the 25 games Curry has missed this season.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' star center, who is a leading MVP candidate this season.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard, who scored 20 points in the win.

Brandin Podziemski

A Golden State Warriors player who scored 23 points in the loss.

Kristaps Porzingis

A Golden State Warriors player who scored 23 points in the loss.

Stephen Curry

The Warriors' star point guard, who has missed 25 straight games due to a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to find ways to win without Steph. It's been a challenge, but the team is staying positive and working hard.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“Nikola was dominant tonight. When he's playing at that level, we're a very tough team to beat.”

— Michael Malone, Head Coach, Denver Nuggets

What’s next

The Nuggets will travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Wednesday, March 31, 2026, while the Warriors will host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The Nuggets' sixth straight win keeps them firmly in the hunt for home-court advantage in the playoffs, while the Warriors' struggles without Curry continue to hamper their postseason aspirations. Jokic's MVP-caliber performance was the difference-maker, as Denver cruised past a short-handed Golden State squad.