The Miami Heat defense guard Tyler Herro (14) and forward Caleb Martin (16) defend against the Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the first half on Mon Dec 25, 2023 in Miami. The Heat who are on a three game win streak take on the Golden State Warriors Thu Dec 28, 2023 at the Chase Center in San Francisco (AP News photo)

On the Warriors podcast with Jerry F

#1 There was no stopping Nikola Jokic on Christmas night Monday he went 18 for 18 on the free throw line and that actually made the difference in the Denver Nuggets (22-10) 120-114 win over the Golden State Warriors (15-15) at the Ball Center in Denver.

#2 The Nuggets Jamal Murray also poured it on with a team leading 28 points followed by Jokic who finished with 26 points.

#3 The loss also ended the Warriors five game winning streak. The Warriors have gone through this winning streak looking like they’ve found their traction until you meet a team like the Nuggets who have a strong offense like Jokic, Murray and Michael Porter Jr (19 pts).

#4 For the Warriors Andrew Wiggins led with 22 points followed by Stephen Curry with 18. In past games Curry has had to do all the heavy lifting to help the Warriors get over the goal line to win games but the Nuggets defense pretty much kept Curry under control.

#5 The Warriors tip off against the Miami Heat at the Chase Center at 7:00pm PT. The Heat have won three in row and have won seven of their last ten. The Heat are fourth in the Eastern Conference and could give the Warriors fits tonight. Jerry what’s your take on tonight’s thriller at Golden State.

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