"The Nuggets shredded the Steph Curry-less Warriors 129-104 at Ball Arena in the teams' first Emirates Cup group stage game. The Nuggets shot 55.8% from the field and made 12 of 20 3-pointers in the first half alone to take a 66-49 lead. Meanwhile, the Warriors committed X turnovers and were simply outmatched by the Nuggets. During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust."
"The team's top three young players - Podziemski, Kuminga and Moody - combined to score just two points on 1 of 12 shooting in the first half while finding time to commit three turnovers. They finished 10 of 29 from the field. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 19 points, and Draymond Green made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points."
Steph Curry was sick and stayed home, leaving the Warriors undermanned against Denver. The Nuggets dominated 129-104, shooting 55.8% and drilling 12 of 20 first-half 3-pointers to lead 66-49. Golden State committed X turnovers and struggled defensively while coach Steve Kerr reacted with visible frustration. The top young players—Podziemski, Kuminga and Moody—combined for two first-half points and finished 10 of 29 overall. Jimmy Butler led Golden State with 19 points; Draymond Green hit five 3s and scored 17. Nikola Jokic scored 26 on 12-of-15 shooting with nine assists and nine rebounds. The Warriors fell to 5-5 and face Indiana next.
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