NBA Game of the Week: Nuggets will need more than Jokic to topple Warriors

Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. Denver Nuggets lost to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 27 points for the visitors. Denver coach Michael Malone is pleased with his team's response in the second half. He believes the league will not allow you to "pick and choose". The Warriors are defending champions. They beat LeBron James and the Lakers 123-109 on Tuesday. On Friday they play the Denver at Chase Center.

Golden State Warriors beat Denver Nuggets in the NBA Game of the Week.

Curry scored 33 points against the Lakers. He shot four from three-point range. If he can score more points in the next game against Denver, it will take the pressure off his teammates.

Denver Nuggets beat Golden Warriors on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic was the star player for Denver. Aaron Gordon played well for the Nuggets. He scored 22 points, 10 rebounds and two assists.

Denver Nuggets lost to Utah Jazz. Collin Sexton was the top scorer with 20 points. Seven Jazz players reached double figures. Denver averaged 110.4 points against in the league last season.

Golden State Warriors have won 16 of their 27 clashes with Denver Nuggets. Denver won the first three meetings against them last season.