After breaking Golden State, Jukic proved why "he's the best player in the league"

Denver defeated the Warriors from a Monte Morris victory basket, but the hero again was Jukic, who also received compliments from Steve Kerr.

And what about the disappointing Golden State?

Kerr and Steph are not worried

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17/02/2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022, 10:05 Updated: 10:16

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Denver Nuggets players celebrate in the locker room a victory over the Warriors after a victory basket by Monte Morris (Nuggets Twitter account)

Golden State wanted to go into the All-Star break in a positive trend after their disappointing streak recently, but this morning (Thursday) the Warriors lost 117: 116 at home to Denver, from a mighty Monte Morris winning basket.

Golden State lost a safe lead in the final quarter and allowed Denver to make a comeback, Stephen Kerry returned the lead to his team with a hard basket and offense and set up a 114: 116 Warriors with 4.9 seconds left, but during the last ball went to Nikola Jukic, Steph approached him in an attempt to help the man defend The big, chin found Monte Morris in a free corner - and Morris buried the three-pointer.

"He did a clutch shot," Kerry said of Morris, "the last thing you can do in a situation like this is allow the opponent to score a three."

Upon entering the Nuggets' locker room, Morris received a warm welcome with bottles of water spilled on his head - but it's clear to everyone who the star is.

Nikola Jukic gave another tremendous game, and beyond the assist for the winning move, finished with 35 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists in total, which mentioned why he is considered one of the best in the league.

"The truth is I wanted to get in the paint and throw a hook shot," Jukic said of the last move, "but I saw Steph, and he tried to help a bit on defense, and Monte was completely free, so I decided to give up."

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A real winner.

Jukic (Photo: GettyImages, C. Morgan Engel)

Steve Kerr complimented the big man.

"He's the reigning MVP," the Warriors coach said, "in the final quarter he just scored with all his might and attacked the basket. Our defense was much better, but Jukic just took command of the game."

Morris also knew how to appreciate his friend's move.

"He's so unselfish," he said of Jokic, "it just shows how confident he is in us. Not just me, but the whole team."

Denver coach Mike Malone Marr: "Everyone in the hall knew the ball would go to Nicola, and that's what makes him a great player. We go to him in the final seconds to score a basket, but he also knows he will pull the defense, and that's what makes me, for me, the greatest player in the league. ".

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Another disappointment.

Kerry (Photo: Reuters)

For Golden State it was a fourth loss in the last five games, and whoever looked like the top contender for the championship a few weeks ago, and was encouraged by Clay Thompson's return to the pitches, thirsty for the All-Star break with a slightly depressing feeling.

But Cold is not worried.

"His team is still at 17:42, in second place in the West, in a comfortable position to continue, showing good ability." I am very pleased with where we are, "Kerr said." I am happy with the ability we have shown, happy with where we are. " That he is "disappointed" with the last streak and admitted that "I'm going to be tormented by some of the things we did in this game." Steph is also provided:

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