What Nikola Jokic Said After Nuggets' OT Loss vs. Warriors

The Denver Nuggets nearly secured a road victory in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, but Steph Curry hit a game-tying three-pointer with less than 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, forcing overtime and leading to a 131-137 loss for Denver.

Nikola Jokic started the game with a triple-double, contributing 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, showcasing his typical MVP-level play. However, Steph Curry stole the spotlight by scoring 42 points, with 21 of those coming in the fourth quarter and overtime, which helped the Warriors begin the season with a 2-0 record.

Jokic acknowledged Curry's outstanding performance after the game, noting that Curry only needed one three-pointer to get going and praised his ability to hit crucial shots, including the game-tying three. Despite Jokic's triple-double, he struggled with his three-point shooting, making only 2 out of 13 attempts for a 15.3% rate, a sharp contrast to the team's overall 51.8% shooting from beyond the arc.

Jokic expressed satisfaction with his shot selection, stating that he was happy with the open looks even though the shots did not fall, attributing it to an off night. In contrast, Aaron Gordon delivered a career-high 50 points, sinking 10 of his 11 three-point attempts, though it was not enough to secure a win for the Nuggets.

Jokic praised Gordon's performance, emphasizing that a player who scores 10 three-pointers in a game is easy to play with. Looking ahead, the Nuggets have an opportunity to rebound in their home opener against the Phoenix Suns after a day's rest.