Even when the Warriors scored 44 points in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets refused to give up. As the Dubs pounded the defending champions, the Chase Center crowd stayed up for the majority of the period. At first glance, it appeared like Golden State would breeze to victory.

As the fourth quarter began, the Nuggets got down to business. The lead that Golden State had was gradually and systematically reduced by them. Just under four seconds remained in the game, the Nuggets managed to tie it.

Nikola Jokic did this as soon as he crossed the halfcourt line with the score knotted at 127:’

A desperate Hail Mary was offered up by “The Jоker,” who had Kevon Looney draped all over him. Despite the officials having to examine the shot, it was evident that it had gone in right as the final buzzer sounded. As the Warriors glumly made their way off the field, the shocked local audience could hardly believe what they were seeing.

Immediately following his unbelievable 39-foot game-winning shot, Nikola Jokic was surrounded as he hurried back to the bench of the Denver Nuggets. Jokic scored 34 points, including the final three of the game, to help the Nuggets pull off another victory over the Dubs.

Charles Barkley wаnted to know if Jokic had called glass on his shot, so he asked. Jokic, via Malika Andrews, said:

It went in, my friend. Happy for me

A tҺrilling 18-point comeback victory, highlighted by the bank shot, demonstrated the resiliency and poise of the defending champions. They were in a tough spot, but Golden State wouldn’t give up. With 26 seconds remaining, Jokic made a short jump shot to tie the game, and then he put the finishing touch on the Warriors’ funeral.

Next month, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will face the Warriors again.

Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic leading their teams in a head-to-head bаttle is something basketball fans never get tired of. On February 25, when the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors meet again, hoops fans will get that.

The Warriors’ loss on Thursday night pushed their Western Conference record to 16-18, good for eleventh place. They trail the dormant Los Angeles Lakers (17-18) by half a game in the race for a play-in position.

The Dubs might be in a wild race for a play-in position when they face the Nuggets for the final time in February. Denver, now in third place with a record of 25-11, may also be aiming for a playoff berth.

Regardless, when Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry meet again, the basketball fans can expect another round of back-and-forth play. Every victory matters for each club, but the Warriors would love to avoid an 0-4 record in Denver.