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Final
Away
Denver Nuggets
117
Home
Golden State Warriors
128
Venue: Chase Center
Schedule source: whynba · Observed Oct 9, 2026, 06:29 UTC.
Game recap
The Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Chase Center. Moses Moody had 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Golden State Warriors. Nikola Jokić had 35 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists for the Denver Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors led 76-67 at halftime and pulled away after the break. Their best stretch was the fourth quarter, won 33-16. Double-digit figures in two or more categories: Brandin Podziemski (double-double, Golden State Warriors), Nikola Jokić (triple-double, Denver Nuggets). Bench points: Denver Nuggets 28, Golden State Warriors 44. Al Horford had 22 points, 1 rebound and 7 assists in support for the winners.
Written by the whynba data desk from the licensed final box score and period scores.
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Reported player statistics
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| Player | Team | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | +/− | Retrieved (UTC) |
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Quick answers
- Who won Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors?
- The Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 on February 22, 2026.
- Who led the scoring?
- Nikola Jokić scored 35 for the Denver Nuggets with 20 rebounds; Moses Moody scored 23 for the Golden State Warriors.
Match dossier
Inside the game
Box score
| Team | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 27 | 40 | 34 | 16 | 117 |
| Golden State Warriors | 39 | 37 | 19 | 33 | 128 |
Game leaders
Denver Nuggets
- Points
- 35 Nikola Jokić
- Rebounds
- 20 Nikola Jokić
- Assists
- 12 Nikola Jokić
Golden State Warriors
- Points
- 23 Moses Moody
- Rebounds
- 15 Brandin Podziemski
- Assists
- 9 Brandin Podziemski
Nikola Jokić triple-double (35 PTS, 20 REB, 12 AST) · Brandin Podziemski double-double (18 PTS, 15 REB)
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson starter | 37:51 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-4 | 7-7 | 1 | -8 |
| Nikola Jokić starter | 35:54 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11-21 | 3-4 | 10-11 | 1 | -6 |
| Christian Braun starter | 35:06 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-11 | 1-4 | 3-4 | 2 | +1 |
| Jamal Murray starter | 33:27 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9-17 | 1-6 | 2-3 | 1 | -1 |
| Julian Strawther starter | 18:29 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bruce Brown bench | 29:24 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1 | -17 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. bench | 24:49 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-6 | 1-2 | 1 | -6 |
| Spencer Jones bench | 12:54 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2 | -12 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas bench | 12:06 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | -5 |
Not available: Aaron Gordon, Jalen Pickett, Peyton Watson, Tamar Bates
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody starter | 35:13 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-16 | 4-9 | 1-1 | 3 | +5 |
| Gui Santos starter | 27:47 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-7 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 5 | +5 |
| Al Horford starter | 26:59 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8-11 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 0 | +14 |
| De'Anthony Melton starter | 24:59 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7-18 | 2-10 | 4-4 | 2 | +6 |
| Pat Spencer starter | 18:34 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 4 | -7 |
| Brandin Podziemski bench | 36:34 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-16 | 3-7 | 1-1 | 2 | +19 |
| Will Richard bench | 29:34 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 3 | +10 |
| Quinten Post bench | 20:57 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 3 | -1 |
| Gary Payton II bench | 19:23 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6-11 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 2 | +4 |
Not available: Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porziņģis, L.J. Cryer
| Denver Nuggets | Stat | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| 25/29 (86%) | Free throws | 11/12 (91%) |
| 34/60 (56%) | 2 pointers | 27/42 (64%) |
| 8/31 (25%) | 3 pointers | 21/52 (40%) |
| 42/91 (46%) | Field goals | 48/94 (51%) |
| 44 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 30 | Defensive rebounds | 35 |
| 14 | Offensive rebounds | 9 |
| 25 | Assists | 42 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 13 | Steals | 14 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 24 |
| 6 | Max points in a row | 15 |
| 10:21 | Time spent in lead | 35:40 |
| 8 | Biggest lead | 14 |
Largest margin: 13 points.
2025-26 season series
After this game: Golden State Warriors 2-1. Final series: tied 2-2.
- Oct 23: Denver Nuggets 131 at Golden State Warriors 137
- Nov 7: Golden State Warriors 104 at Denver Nuggets 129
- Feb 22: Denver Nuggets 117 at Golden State Warriors 128 (this game)
- Mar 29: Golden State Warriors 93 at Denver Nuggets 116
Highlights
Game statistics · retrieved Oct 9, 2026 02:29.
Tipoff and venue can change. Game times: Eastern Time.
Tipoff in UTC
Feb 22, 2026 · 20:30 UTC