Nuggets Beat Warriors 116-93 for 6th Straight Win

Jokic's double-double leads Denver to victory over short-handed Golden State.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:06am

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Nikola Jokic recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-93 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive win. Jamal Murray added 20 points for the Nuggets, who are now two games ahead of Minnesota and Houston for fourth place in the Western Conference. The Warriors were without star Stephen Curry, who has missed 25 straight games with a knee injury.

Why it matters

The Nuggets' hot streak has them firmly in playoff position, while the Warriors continue to struggle without their superstar Curry. This game highlighted the depth and talent of the Nuggets as they were able to overcome injuries to key players like Aaron Gordon and Spencer Jones.

The details

Jokic fell just two assists shy of his fifth straight triple-double, leading the Nuggets' offensive attack. Brandin Podziemski and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 23 points for the Warriors, who have lost 16 of 25 games without Curry. The game got chippy in the second quarter, with a minor altercation between Denver's Zeke Nnaji and Golden State's De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.

  • The Nuggets have now won 6 straight games.
  • Stephen Curry has missed 25 consecutive games with a knee injury.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The star center for the Denver Nuggets, who recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds in the win.

Jamal Murray

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

Stephen Curry

The superstar guard for the Golden State Warriors, who has missed 25 straight games with a knee injury.

Brandin Podziemski

A Warriors player who scored 23 points in the losing effort.

Kristaps Porzingis

Also scored 23 points for the Warriors in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Nuggets will travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Wednesday night, while the Warriors will host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Nuggets' depth and balanced scoring attack has them firmly in playoff position, while the Warriors continue to struggle without their superstar Curry. This game highlighted the importance of having a healthy roster as both teams dealt with key injuries.