The Golden State Warriors advance to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 102-98 in Game 5 to win their first-round streak. Stephen Curry finished with the team’s highest 30 points, while Gary Peyton II reached the level in the fourth quarter.
The Warriors suppressed the Nuggets’ attack late, holding on to just 20 points in the fourth and improving to 20-8 in the final games under Steve Kerr. They are also now 16-1 for all time, holding the lead in the 3-1 series – the only loss came in the finals in 2016.
Michael Malone’s Nuggets have been successful in the past in elimination games and even overcoming holes in the 3-1 series. However, Denver failed to impose game 6 and extend its postseason. Jokic finished with 30 points, 19 rebounds and 8 assists in the loss. The Warriors are advancing to face the winner between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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