They gave the Warriors their best shot with their backs against the wall, but Nikola Jokic’s 30 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists weren’t enough to survive for another game. Steve Kerr reintroduced Curry to the starting five on Wednesday night after starting the opening four games on the bench since returning from an ankle injury at the end of the regular season.ĭenver may have come into Game 5 down 3-1, but they felt the series could have very easily been 2-2 after playing the Warriors tight in the Mile High City. Steph Curry led a second half charge for Warriors and finished with 30 points in the 102-98 win.
The Golden State Warriors are on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 from the Chase Center.
