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David Adelman Addresses Decision to Sit Aaron Gordon vs. Warriors

For the 44th time this season, the Denver Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon. With just under three hours before their tip-off against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, the Nuggets downgraded Gordon to questionable due to a calf injury, and just an hour later, he was ruled out.

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David Adelman’s message hits home as Nuggets lock down Warriors in second half

Denver’s 116–93 win over the Golden State Warriors came off the back of a halftime shift that was easy to spot. “You have to at least give the effort to the game plan,” head coach David Adelman said postgame.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson leaves Warriors game with apparent painful injury

Though the Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-93 on Sunday night, the victory was clouded by numerous injuries to their forwards, including Cam Johnson, who exited early in the second half and did not return.

Denver Nuggets News / The Spun / March 30

Nikola Jokic Had Predictable Reaction To Caitlin Clark's Compliment

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic had a very predictable reaction to Caitlin Clark's major compliment. Clark, a third-year WNBA guard, worked Sunday night's NBC game featuring the Knicks and the Thunder.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Injuries pile up for Nuggets in win over Golden State

The Nuggets pulled away from Golden State for their sixth straight victory on Sunday, but the team’s corps of forwards was depleted by the end of the game, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Nikola Jokic News / AirJordanChronicles / March 30

Nikola Jokic Has Hilarious Response to Caitlin Clark’s 'Best Player' Compliment

Indiana Pacers star Caitlin Clark, in a recent conversation, declared Nikola Jokic her favorite player of all time, and his response? Pure, vintage Joker.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Gary Payton II News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Gary Payton II exposes Nuggets player’s hairline in petty move

Gary Payton II got petty Sunday as his Golden State Warriors started beefing with the Denver Nuggets. Tempers flared after Payton got fouled by Zeke Nnaji early in the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Nuggets win 6th straight, sink Warriors with big 3rd quarter

Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors 116-93 on Sunday night.

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Nuggets Overcome Early Deficit to Steamroll Warriors 116-93

Basketball is a game of runs, but what happened at Ball Arena on Sunday night felt more like an avalanche. The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games, completely dismantling the Golden State Warriors 116-93 in a matchup that featured heated ejections, concerning injuries, and a jaw-dropping second-half turnaround.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 30

Two Positive Takeaways & One Negative From Nuggets' Win vs. Warriors

The Denver Nuggets have found their rhythm recently, beating the Golden State Warriors 116-93 on Sunday for their sixth straight win. Denver is still sitting tight in fourth place in the West with a 48-28 record, but this recent hot streak is exactly what they needed with the playoffs quickly approaching.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / March 30

Nuggets Player Ratings: Jokic Delivers Triple-Double To Outduel Warriors In Strong Road Win

The Denver Nuggets imposed their identity in a high-level, playoff-style road win (116-93) over the Golden State Warriors, leaning on efficiency and half-court control.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 30

Two Nuggets Forwards Leave Warriors Game Due to Injury

The Denver Nuggets have been dealing with injuries throughout most of the 2025-26 season, but have finally seen their entire lineup play together recently.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 29

Nuggets Rule Out Aaron Gordon Before Warriors Game

It looks like the Denver Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon against the Golden State Warriors for this weekend's matchup. According to an update from Nuggets head coach David Adelman, Gordon has been downgraded to out against the Warriors due to left calf tightness.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 29