NBA 2018-19: Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors: 3 Talking Points

Kevin Durant had a double-double but the Warriors lost
Kevin Durant had a double-double but the Warriors lost

#1 Juancho Hernangomez's game-saving block on Damian Jones

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Hernangomez came up alive with a game-saving block to defeat the Warriors. Credit: Sky Sports
Hernangomez came up alive with a game-saving block to defeat the Warriors. Credit: Sky Sports

The forward from Spain, Hernangomez is currently in his second year in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 4.9 points after featuring in only 13.6 minutes per game. After a dismal performance in the first two games, Juancho got extended minutes today and played for 23 minutes.

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He scored 5 points and pulled down 6 boards. Although the statline looks dull, he definitely had an impact on the game as he came up alive a game-saving block to defeat the Warriors in a very closely fought affair.

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Nuggets were up by 2 with 7.7 seconds remaining and Stephen Curry made a beautiful pass to Damian Jones under the basket, but Juancho blocked Jones from behind and the ball popped out of his hands. The crowd erupted at the buzzer as Denver handed Warriors their first defeat of the season.

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