Apr 27, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) battles for position with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic Makes Honest Draymond Green Comment After Warriors-Nuggets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 2:54 AM ET

On Tuesday evening, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors by a score of 119-115 (at home).

The Warriors have now lost five straight games (and they were playing without Draymond Green).

After the victory, Jokic was asked about the Warriors when he met with the media (h/t DNVR Sports).

He also spoke highly of Green.

Jokic: "To be honest, I didn't watch them play. I know they had a really good start. I know they lost five in a row with today. I think Draymond, of course, we all respect him. He's a big factor of how they play on both sides of the basketball."

Without having to be guarded by Green, Jokic went off for 38 points, ten rebounds, six assists, five steals and one block while shooting 14/24 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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