The Golden State Warriors suffered a frustrating 114-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets, squandering a crucial opportunity in the Western Conference playoff race. The Warriors vs Nuggets matchup exposed Golden State’s biggest weakness—turnovers.

Playing without Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, Denver took full advantage of the Warriors’ 20 turnovers, converting them into 24 points. Aaron Gordon dominated with a game-high 38 points, while Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds.

Turnover Woes Haunt Warriors

Jimmy Butler III expressed frustration over the team’s lack of ball security. “We were careless with the basketball. If we get shots up, we’re tough to beat. But you can’t win games with 20 turnovers,” Butler said.

Golden State’s turnover struggles have been a recurring theme. Since Butler’s arrival, the Warriors initially controlled their mistakes, but in their last five games, they have given away 118 points off 101 turnovers.

Stephen Curry had a difficult night, scoring 20 points on 6-of-21 shooting while committing seven turnovers. Draymond Green contributed four turnovers, while Jonathan Kuminga and Gui Santos added three each.

Denver’s Undermanned Squad Stuns Warriors

Despite missing key players, the Nuggets proved their resilience. Westbrook orchestrated the offense, while Gordon dominated inside. Zeke Nnaji also played a crucial role in defending Golden State’s frontcourt.

“This team competed at a high level,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone. “That’s all I asked of them.”

What’s Next for the Warriors?

The Warriors are now 4.5 games behind the Nuggets in the Western Conference standings. Up next, they face the Milwaukee Bucks at Chase Center—a game that demands improvement in ball control.

For fans asking where to watch Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors, you can stream it live on NBA League Pass or check your local listings.

Final Thoughts

The Golden State Warriors games continue to showcase their championship DNA but also expose their weaknesses. As Steve Kerr said, “It’s hard to win an NBA game when you throw the ball to the other team 10 times.”

If they fail to address their turnover issues, the Warriors Nuggets loss could be a sign of bigger problems ahead.