The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 120-114, at Ball Arena on Christmas Day.

The game got out to a competitive start, but the Nuggets controlled most of the first quarter and took a three-point edge into the second. Warriors pulled ahead in the second, while the Nuggets kept the score close and trailed by one, heading into the break. Both sides picked up the pace in the third, as the Nuggets reclaimed the upper hand and carried a three-point advantage into the final frame. The visitors pulled in front again early in the fourth, but the Nuggets kept their focus and finished strong to close out their fifth straight win. This also marks the end of a five-game win streak for the Warriors.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals, in 39 minutes. Nikola Jokic followed up with 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, while Michael Porter tallied 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Meanwhile, Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists and a block, in 29 minutes off the bench. Stephen Curry followed up with 18 points, two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Dario Saric added 14 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Warriors (15-15) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Heat on Thursday. The Nuggets (22-10) play host to the Grizzlies on Thursday.