Al Horford sparked the early surge, scoring 22 points and hitting five 3‑pointers to give Golden State a 12‑point first‑quarter lead. The Warriors outscored Denver 76-53 in the first half, but a 29.7% shooting slump and a 0‑for‑13 3‑point drought in the third quarter let the Nuggets take a six‑point lead heading into the final period.
Brandin Podziemski answered with 15 points on 6‑of‑6 shooting, two clutch 3‑pointers and eight rebounds, igniting a 20‑2 run that propelled the Warriors to a 13‑point finish. Moses Moody finished with 23 points, while De’Anthony Melton added 20. The win moves the Warriors to 30‑27 on the season.