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Short-handed Warriors stun Nuggets with late run

Despite missing Curry, Green, and Porzingis, the Warriors rallied from a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Nuggets 128-117.

Al Horford scored a season-high 22 points with six 3-pointers, while Moses Moody added 23 points for the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski sparked the comeback with 15 points in the fourth quarter, including clutch 3-pointers, as Golden State went on a 20-2 run to overcome a six-point deficit.

The Warriors improved to 30-27 on the season with the upset victory, which came despite shooting just 29.7% from the field in the third quarter. Denver could not contain the Warriors' offense in the final frame as Golden State outscored them 33-16 in the fourth quarter.