Golden state warriors vs denver nuggets match player stats

The golden state warriors vs denver nuggets match player stats from April 5, 2025, show a game that changed after a dominant opening quarter by Denver. The Nuggets started fast, but Golden State controlled the next three quarters and finished with a 118-104 victory at Chase Center. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points, while Brandin Podziemski added 26 and Jimmy Butler III scored 19. For Denver, Nikola Jokic delivered 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists.

This matchup was more than a simple box-score victory. The numbers reveal how Golden State overcame Denver’s excellent shooting, forced turnovers, created extra possessions, and turned the game around after losing the first quarter 44-34.

The official NBA record lists the game as a 118-104 Warriors victory at Chase Center. The game was played Friday night in San Francisco, April 4, while some listings show April 5 because of the game time and time-zone conversion. The official NBA game page confirms the final score, attendance, quarter scores, and individual performances. (NBA.com)

golden state warriors vs denver nuggets match player stats: Game Overview

The game brought together two Western Conference contenders during the final part of the 2024-25 regular season.

Golden State entered the matchup with a 46-31 record. Denver came in at 47-31. That made the result especially important because both teams were competing for playoff positioning.

The Warriors eventually won 118-104.

Here are the main game details:

Category	Denver Nuggets	Golden State Warriors
Final Score	104	118
First Quarter	44	34
Second Quarter	16	32
Third Quarter	24	30
Fourth Quarter	20	22
Field Goals	40-74	43-88
Field Goal %	54%	49%
Three-Pointers	12-31	16-38
Three-Point %	39%	42%
Free Throws	12-13	16-18
Free Throw %	92%	89%
Rebounds	38	36
Assists	28	25
Turnovers	25	13
Steals	8	14
Blocks	4	2
Offensive Rebounds	7	11
Defensive Rebounds	31	25
Personal Fouls	18	15

The most interesting part of the table is that Denver actually shot better overall.

The Nuggets made 54% of their field-goal attempts compared with 49% for Golden State. Denver also shot 92% from the free-throw line.

Yet Golden State won by 14 points.

That tells us immediately that shooting percentage alone did not decide this game.

How Golden State turned the game around

Denver’s first quarter was excellent.

The Nuggets scored 44 points while Golden State scored 34. A 10-point first-quarter advantage suggested that Denver could control the game.

That did not happen.

Golden State responded with 32 points in the second quarter while holding Denver to only 16. The Warriors therefore erased the entire first-quarter deficit before halftime.

At halftime, Golden State led 66-60.

The third quarter strengthened the Warriors’ control. Golden State scored another 30 points, while Denver managed 24.

That gave Golden State a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

The Warriors then scored 22 points in the final period and limited Denver to 20.

The quarter-by-quarter pattern is important:

1. Denver won the first quarter by 10.
2. Golden State won the second quarter by 16.
3. Golden State won the third quarter by 6.
4. Golden State won the fourth quarter by 2.

So the game was not decided by one late run.

Golden State gradually took control after Denver’s explosive start.

The official NBA game summary confirms that the Warriors built a double-digit advantage during the third quarter and maintained control through the finish. (NBA.com)

Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 36 points

Stephen Curry was the biggest scoring factor in the game.

He finished with:

Statistic	Stephen Curry
Points	36
Rebounds	2
Assists	5
Steals	2
Field Goals	13-24
Three-Pointers	7-15
Free Throws	3-3

Curry made 13 of his 24 field-goal attempts.

That gave him a field-goal percentage of about 54.2%.

His three-point shooting was also important. He made 7 of 15 attempts from outside, producing 21 points from three-point range alone.

Curry’s 36 points represented roughly 30.5% of Golden State’s total scoring.

His impact also extended beyond the scoring column.

He recorded five assists and two steals. His ability to stretch the defense created opportunities for teammates such as Podziemski and Butler.

The official NBA recap highlighted Curry’s 36-point performance and noted that he had scored 19 points by halftime. (NBA.com)

That first-half production mattered because Golden State needed an answer after Denver’s 44-point opening quarter.

Brandin Podziemski delivers a major performance

Brandin Podziemski was one of the biggest reasons Golden State had enough offensive production around Curry.

He recorded:

Statistic	Brandin Podziemski
Points	26
Rebounds	8
Assists	6
Steals	2
Field Goals	10-16
Three-Pointers	4-8
Free Throws	2-2

Podziemski shot 10-for-16 from the field.

That is a 62.5% field-goal rate.

He also made four three-pointers from eight attempts.

His performance was especially valuable because it prevented Denver from focusing its entire defensive effort on Curry.

Curry and Podziemski combined for 62 points.

That was more than half of Golden State’s 118 points.

More precisely, the pair accounted for approximately 52.5% of the Warriors’ scoring.

Podziemski also contributed eight rebounds and six assists. That made his performance much more complete than a simple scoring contribution.

Jimmy Butler III provides two-way impact

Jimmy Butler III scored 19 points, but his most interesting contribution came from his all-around impact.

His numbers were:

Statistic	Jimmy Butler III
Points	19
Rebounds	3
Assists	5
Steals	5
Field Goals	6-13
Three-Pointers	1-3
Free Throws	6-6
Plus/Minus	+21

The five steals stand out.

Butler’s +21 plus/minus was also the best mark among the Warriors in the provided data.

His free-throw shooting was perfect at 6-for-6.

That gave Golden State another reliable scoring option when Denver tried to defend Curry’s perimeter game.

Butler’s value is easier to understand when looking beyond points.

He produced 19 points, five assists, and five steals while shooting 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.

The official NBA recap also highlighted his fourth-quarter contribution, including a three-pointer and two free throws following a Denver turnover.

Draymond Green’s contribution was not about scoring

Draymond Green finished with eight points.

His numbers were:

• 8 points
• 3 rebounds
• 3 assists
• 1 steal
• 1 block
• 4-for-8 shooting

His scoring was modest compared with Curry and Podziemski.

However, his role should not be judged only through points.

Green’s defensive presence helped Golden State create pressure around Denver’s offense.

Golden State finished with 14 steals compared with Denver’s eight.

The Warriors also committed only 13 turnovers.

Those numbers point toward a team that was able to disrupt Denver while protecting its own possessions.

Kevon Looney wins the rebounding battle for Golden State

Kevon Looney led the Warriors in rebounds with seven.

He scored seven points and added two assists and one steal.

His shooting line was 2-for-3 from the field with 3-for-4 free throws.

Golden State actually finished with fewer total rebounds than Denver.

Denver had 38.

Golden State had 36.

However, the Warriors collected 11 offensive rebounds compared with Denver’s seven.

That difference created additional possessions.

Four extra offensive rebounds may not look enormous in isolation, but they become important in a close playoff-style matchup.

Golden State’s supporting cast

The Warriors received useful contributions from several players.

Moses Moody

Moody finished with eight points.

He shot 2-for-3 from the field and made both of his three-point attempts.

He also made both free throws.

That gave him a perfect 2-for-2 three-point shooting night.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Jackson-Davis recorded:

• 6 points
• 1 rebound
• 1 assist
• 3-for-9 shooting

His scoring was limited, but he added another frontcourt option.

Gui Santos

Santos finished with five points, two rebounds, and one block.

He shot 2-for-6 from the field and made one of three three-point attempts.

Jonathan Kuminga

Kuminga scored three points and grabbed four rebounds.

He shot 1-for-4 from the field and made one of two three-point attempts.

Quinten Post

Post did not score.

He finished 0-for-1 from the field and 0-for-1 from three-point range while recording one assist.

Nikola Jokic produces another elite performance

Nikola Jokic was Denver’s best player by a significant margin.

His final line was:

Statistic	Nikola Jokic
Points	33
Rebounds	12
Assists	9
Field Goals	13-17
Three-Pointers	4-7
Free Throws	3-3

Jokic shot 13-for-17 from the field.

That works out to approximately 76.5%.

He also made four of seven three-point attempts.

That is 57.1% from three.

His 33 points led Denver.

He also led the Nuggets in rebounds and assists.

The official NBA recap confirms that Jokic finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. (NBA.com)

He came extremely close to another triple-double.

One more assist would have given him 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.

That shows how complete his performance was despite Denver’s defeat.

Michael Porter Jr. provides efficient scoring

Michael Porter Jr. was Denver’s second-highest scorer.

He recorded:

Statistic	Michael Porter Jr.
Points	23
Rebounds	9
Assists	2
Field Goals	9-15
Three-Pointers	3-7
Free Throws	2-2
Plus/Minus	-13

Porter shot 60% from the field.

He also made three three-pointers.

His nine rebounds were almost enough for a double-double.

However, his plus/minus was -13.

That does not mean Porter individually played poorly.

It means Denver was outscored by 13 points during his minutes on the floor.

This is an important distinction when reading player statistics.

A player can shoot efficiently while still being part of a lineup that loses the overall possession battle.

Aaron Gordon adds playmaking

Aaron Gordon scored 15 points.

He also contributed eight assists.

His final line included:

• 15 points
• 2 rebounds
• 8 assists
• 4-for-8 field goals
• 0-for-2 three-pointers
• 7-for-7 free throws

The eight assists were particularly notable.

Gordon was not simply a scoring forward in this game.

He helped create offense for teammates and finished perfectly from the free-throw line.

His 15 points combined with Jokic’s 33 and Porter’s 23 gave Denver 71 points from three major starters.

Christian Braun contributes 16 points

Christian Braun scored 16 points.

He added seven rebounds and four assists.

His shooting line was 7-for-12 from the field.

He also made two of four three-point attempts.

Braun therefore shot approximately 58.3% from the field.

His seven rebounds were useful in a game where Denver finished with a slight overall rebounding advantage.

Peyton Watson has a quieter game

Peyton Watson finished with four points and three rebounds.

He shot 2-for-6 from the field.

His scoring contribution was limited compared with the other Denver starters.

That became more important because Denver needed consistent production after losing control of the game in the second quarter.

Denver’s bench production

Russell Westbrook scored five points.

He also recorded four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block.

His shooting was 2-for-9 from the field.

He made one of three three-point attempts.

Jalen Pickett added eight points, one rebound, and three assists.

He shot 3-for-7 overall and made two of six three-point attempts.

The available player data therefore shows that Denver’s biggest offensive contributions came from its starters.

That is one of the clearest differences between the two teams in this matchup.

The biggest statistical difference was turnovers

One of the most important parts of the game was the turnover battle.

Denver committed 25 turnovers.

Golden State committed only 13.

That is a 12-turnover difference.

In other words, Golden State had 12 fewer empty possessions caused by turnovers.

The NBA’s official game summary also lists 25 Denver turnovers compared with 13 for Golden State. (NBA.com)

This is arguably more important than the field-goal percentage difference.

Denver shot 54% from the field.

Golden State shot 49%.

Normally, the team with the better field-goal percentage has a major advantage.

But basketball is a possession game.

A team can shoot worse and still win if it generates more quality possessions.

That is what happened here.

Golden State also won the steals battle

The Warriors recorded 14 steals.

Denver recorded eight.

That is a six-steal advantage for Golden State.

The Warriors’ defensive pressure contributed to Denver’s 25 turnovers.

The relationship between steals and turnovers is not always one-to-one, because turnovers can happen through bad passes, offensive fouls, lost balls, and other mistakes.

Still, the numbers clearly show that Golden State was more disruptive defensively.

Three-point shooting helped Golden State

Golden State made 16 three-pointers.

Denver made 12.

That is a four-three difference.

The Warriors shot 42% from three.

Denver shot 39%.

The percentage gap was not huge.

The volume difference mattered more.

Golden State attempted 38 three-pointers.

Denver attempted 31.

The Warriors therefore generated seven more three-point attempts and made four more.

That helped offset Denver’s superior overall field-goal percentage.

Offensive rebounds created extra opportunities

Golden State collected 11 offensive rebounds.

Denver collected seven.

That gave the Warriors four more offensive boards.

These extra possessions were especially useful because Golden State did not dominate the overall rebounding category.

Denver actually finished with 38 total rebounds compared with 36 for Golden State.

So the Warriors’ advantage was not total rebounding.

It was offensive rebounding.

That distinction matters.

Golden State was able to create additional possessions even while Denver collected slightly more rebounds overall.

Why Denver’s 54% shooting was not enough

At first glance, Denver’s 54% field-goal percentage looks like a winning statistic.

But the full box score tells a different story.

Denver had:

• 25 turnovers
• 7 offensive rebounds
• 12 made three-pointers
• 40 made field goals

Golden State had:

• 13 turnovers
• 11 offensive rebounds
• 16 made three-pointers
• 43 made field goals

The Warriors made only three more field goals overall.

But they made four more three-pointers and committed 12 fewer turnovers.

Those possession advantages helped explain the 14-point victory.

This is why looking at one statistic can produce the wrong conclusion.

Curry and Jokic produced the headline matchup

The most obvious individual comparison was Stephen Curry against Nikola Jokic.

Curry scored 36 points.

Jokic scored 33.

Curry therefore won the scoring battle by three points.

But Jokic had the stronger all-around box score in several categories.

Jokic finished with 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Curry had two rebounds and five assists.

The two stars therefore influenced the game in very different ways.

Curry’s biggest advantage was perimeter scoring.

Jokic’s biggest advantage was complete offensive involvement.

The Warriors ultimately won because Curry received significant support from Podziemski and Butler.

Curry and Podziemski combined for 62 points

One of the clearest offensive statistics from the game is the combined scoring of Curry and Podziemski.

Curry scored 36.

Podziemski scored 26.

Together they scored 62.

Golden State scored 118.

That means the pair produced approximately 52.5% of the Warriors’ total points.

Add Butler’s 19 points, and the three players combined for 81 points.

That represents approximately 68.6% of Golden State’s scoring.

This shows how concentrated the Warriors’ scoring was.

Denver’s scoring was also concentrated

Denver’s top three scorers were Jokic, Porter, and Gordon.

Jokic scored 33.

Porter scored 23.

Gordon scored 15.

Together they scored 71 points.

Denver scored 104.

That means the trio produced about 68.3% of the Nuggets’ total points.

So both teams relied heavily on their leading offensive players.

The difference was not simply that one team had stars and the other did not.

The difference was how the supporting numbers around those stars affected possessions.

What the plus/minus numbers tell us

Jimmy Butler III led Golden State with a +21 plus/minus.

Michael Porter Jr. recorded -13, the lowest among Denver’s listed starters.

Plus/minus should never be treated as a complete player rating.

It measures the team’s scoring margin while a player is on the floor.

Still, in this particular game, Butler’s +21 supports the broader story.

Golden State controlled the game during his minutes.

Porter’s -13 shows that Denver was outscored while he was on the court, even though he personally scored 23 points on 60% shooting.

This is a good example of why individual box-score production and team impact are not always identical.

Season series between the two teams

The teams had already played twice before this matchup.

Denver won the first meeting 119-115 on December 4.

Golden State won the second meeting 114-105 on March 18.

Golden State then won the third meeting 118-104.

That means Denver won the overall regular-season series 2-1 according to the supplied matchup data.

The third game was therefore a win for Golden State, but it did not erase Denver’s overall season-series advantage.

That context matters when evaluating the rivalry.

What this game says about Golden State

The Warriors showed several qualities that can matter in high-level games.

First, they recovered from a poor defensive opening.

Allowing 44 points in the first quarter is normally a major problem.

Instead of allowing that early deficit to grow, Golden State responded immediately.

Second, the Warriors protected the ball.

Thirteen turnovers against Denver was a major improvement compared with the Nuggets’ 25.

Third, Golden State generated perimeter offense.

Sixteen made three-pointers gave the Warriors another way to score when Denver’s interior offense was working efficiently.

Finally, Golden State received balanced contributions from Curry, Podziemski, and Butler.

That made the offense harder to contain.

What this game says about Denver

Denver’s performance was not without positives.

The Nuggets shot 54% from the field.

Jokic had 33 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.

Porter scored 23 points on 60% shooting.

Gordon added 15 points and eight assists.

The team also made 12 three-pointers and 12 of 13 free throws.

The biggest problem was possession control.

Twenty-five turnovers are extremely costly against a team capable of converting mistakes into transition opportunities and extra possessions.

Denver’s shooting efficiency was good enough to compete.

Its ball security was not.

A useful lesson for reading NBA player stats

The biggest lesson from this matchup is that player statistics should be read together.

For example, Porter scored 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting.

That is excellent individual efficiency.

But Denver still lost by 14.

Jokic had an almost triple-double.

Denver still lost.

Curry scored 36.

Golden State won.

But Curry alone did not explain the victory.

Podziemski’s 26 points, Butler’s 19 points, five Butler steals, and Golden State’s 13 turnovers were also important.

This is why a good game analysis should combine scoring, shooting, playmaking, turnovers, rebounds, and defensive activity.

Key numbers from the matchup

The most useful numbers from this game can be summarized as follows:

• Final score: Golden State 118, Denver 104
• Curry: 36 points
• Jokic: 33 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists
• Podziemski: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
• Porter: 23 points, 9 rebounds
• Butler: 19 points, 5 steals
• Golden State turnovers: 13
• Denver turnovers: 25
• Golden State steals: 14
• Denver steals: 8
• Golden State three-pointers: 16
• Denver three-pointers: 12
• Golden State offensive rebounds: 11
• Denver offensive rebounds: 7
• Golden State largest lead: 17 points
• Attendance: 18,064

The official NBA game page provides the complete game summary and box-score information for this matchup. official NBA game box score

FAQs

Who scored the most points in the Warriors vs Nuggets game?

Stephen Curry scored the most points. He finished with 36 points for Golden State. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 33 points.

What was Nikola Jokic’s stat line against the Warriors?

Nikola Jokic recorded 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. He shot 13-for-17 from the field and made four three-pointers.

How many points did Stephen Curry score against Denver?

Stephen Curry scored 36 points. He made 13 of 24 field-goal attempts and 7 of 15 three-point attempts.

Who led the Warriors in rebounds?

Kevon Looney led Golden State with seven rebounds. Brandin Podziemski also contributed eight rebounds, making him the Warriors’ top listed starter in that category.

Who had the most assists in the game?

Nikola Jokic led all players with nine assists. Aaron Gordon followed with eight assists, while Brandin Podziemski had six for Golden State.

Why did Golden State win despite shooting a lower field-goal percentage?

Golden State won because it created more useful possessions. The Warriors had 13 turnovers compared with Denver’s 25, made 16 three-pointers compared with 12, and collected 11 offensive rebounds compared with seven.

Conclusion

The golden state warriors vs denver nuggets match player stats show why the final score cannot be understood through shooting percentage alone.

Denver shot 54% from the field and received an outstanding performance from Nikola Jokic. Michael Porter Jr. also scored efficiently, while Aaron Gordon provided eight assists.

Golden State answered with a balanced offensive attack led by Stephen Curry’s 36 points, Brandin Podziemski’s 26 points, and Jimmy Butler III’s 19 points.

The most important difference was possession control.

Denver committed 25 turnovers.

Golden State committed only 13.

The Warriors also made four more three-pointers and collected four more offensive rebounds.

The game therefore became a strong example of how efficiency, ball security, defensive pressure, and extra possessions can overcome a field-goal percentage disadvantage.

Curry provided the headline scoring performance, but the victory came from a broader team effort. Podziemski’s efficient scoring, Butler’s two-way impact, and Golden State’s defensive pressure all played important roles.

For Denver, Jokic remained the central figure with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Yet even an elite individual performance was not enough to overcome the team’s turnover problem.

Overall, the 118-104 result gave Golden State an important win late in the regular season, while Denver retained the 2-1 advantage in the season series.