GSW edge out Nuggets despite Jokic's double-double / News - Basketnews.com

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The Golden State Warriors get a close victory over the Denver Nuggets 118-116 (26-39, 37-23, 21-27, 34-27) in the NBA preseason stage.

Jordan Poole was the top scorer with 17 points for the Warriors. He also registered 1 rebound and 3 assists.

Otto Porter Jr. added 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Stephen Curry scored 14 points (4/6 3PT).

Andrew Wiggins, who recently got vaccinated, contributed to the win with 4 points.

Klay Thompson, James Wiseman, and Andre Iguodala did not participate in the game.

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets. He posted 17 points (4/7 2PT, 3/4 3PT), 10 rebounds, and 2 assists in almost 16 minutes of playing time.

Aaron Gordon followed Jokic's performance. The American forward had 16 points and 4 rebounds. Facundo Campazzo accumulated 6 points and 1 assist.

Denver's Will Barton, Tarik Black, Petr Cornelie, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. missed the duel.

GSW: Jordan Poole 17, Otto Porter Jr. 16 (9 REB), Stephen Curry 14, Nemanja Bjelica 13 (3 REB).

Nuggets: Nikola Jokic 17 (10 REB), Aaron Gordon 16, PJ Dozier 13, JaMychal Green 12, Nah'Shon Hyland 11 (6 AST), Jeff Green 10.

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