And usually when you have guys that talented and that skilled, they are a little soft. It's an honor and pleasure to play against someone so talented and so skilled. 'It's absolutely incredible to play against a guy like that. 'I just told him 'Thank you for making me better,'' Green said.

The Nuggets turned the ball over 18 times, resulting in 19 points for the Warriors. Asked what the conversation was about, Green revealed that all the wanted to do was thank Jokic for helping him improve. Golden State went 18-40 (45) from three-point range, as Denver went 11-26 (42.3). 'It’s a lot of different games within the game that you have to play against a guy that’s that smart.'Īs soon as the Warriors eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 102-98 win in Game 5, Green and Jokic hugged each other on the court. DENVER (AP) Jamal Murray scored 26 points and blocked Klay Thompson’s 3-point attempt in the final seconds, and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 112-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on. 'When I’m guarding him, I’m also playing chess,' Green concluded. He’s possibly the MVP again, we don’t know yet, for a reason' Green added. The Nuggets and Warriors have played one playoff series all-time with the Warriors. A week ago, Green praised Jokic, saying, 'I feel like he’s going to try and come out and give me 40, 15 and 15 next game.' Golden State is 42-10 this season when they score at least 110 points, Denver is 39-10, including the postseason. Currys jumper gave Golden State a 121-119 lead. (back injury).ĭraymond Green scored 11 points, dished out 6 assists, in Game 5. Expert recap and game analysis of the Golden State Warriors vs. In the end, Green and the Warriors were too much for the Nuggets, who were playing without Jamal Murray (ACL recovery) and Michael Porter Jr. See Also Other Dates, Venues, And Schedules For Golden State Warriors. The Serbian center had a double-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block. He had scored 37 points apiece in Game 3 and Game 4. The reigning NBA MVP finished with 30 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists.

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