Golden State Warriors’ third-quarter stall at Ball Arena swings to the Denver Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors moved to 36-39 after a 116-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets, who improved to 48-28 at Ball Arena.

First quarter

The Golden State Warriors opened with 28 points in the first quarter while the Nuggets scored 23.

The Dubs grabbed 48 rebounds in the game and logged 9 steals, and that activity helped them build a 13-point biggest lead.

Second quarter

The Warriors added 25 points in the second quarter and finished the night with 29 assists on 35 made field goals.

The Nuggets matched the quarter at 23 points and stayed attached with 31 assists while turning 12 total turnovers into 22 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Warriors scored 21 points in the third quarter as the Nuggets erupted for 40 in the same quarter.

Denver’s shooting jump showed in 19 made three-pointers on 48 percent, while Golden State finished with 14 made three-pointers on 33 percent.

Fourth quarter

The Warriors scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, and their 42 percent field goal shooting finished behind Denver’s 50 percent mark.

The Nuggets closed with 30 points in the fourth quarter, and their bench produced 43 points compared with 25 for Golden State.

By the numbers

Brandin Podziemski put up 23 points with 0 turnovers in the previous game, and Kristaps Porzingis also scored 23 points on 57 percent shooting.

Pat Spencer delivered 8 assists with 0 turnovers in the previous game, and Draymond Green added 13 points with 8 assists.

Golden State Warriors post-match stats show 15 total turnovers, and the Nuggets paired 11 steals with 4 blocks.

What it sets up next

A Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets full match report fits a night that featured 11 lead changes and 9 times tied, and a Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets scoreline review starts with Denver leading for 19:33.

For post-game thoughts Golden State Warriors fans can track the next broadcast on April 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, airing on ESPN and NBCS-BA.

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