The Golden State Warriors’ win streak ended on Christmas Day with a loss to the Denver Nuggets, and NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors had plenty to say about it. Going into the holiday matchup, the Warriors had won eight straight games to boast the best record in the NBA at 26-6.
However, the Nuggets brought the Dubs’ win streak to a halt by securing an 89-86 victory in a defensive struggle. Reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic led Denver with 22 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 assists as they improved to 19-13 on the season.
For the Warriors, Stephen Curry finished with a team-high 23 points but shot just 10-of-25 from the field. Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 8 rebounds while Klay Thompson struggled with just 5 points on 2-of-13 shooting.
The loss seemed to catch many NBA fans and analysts by surprise given Golden State’s utter dominance over the last month. Several tweeters couldn’t believe the Warriors finally lost again after rattling off eight straight wins.
Popular basketball YouTuber AFunkyDiabetic tweeted: “The Warriors have lost. I REPEAT. The WARRIORS HAVE LOST.”
Sports media personality RealSkipBayless wrote: “DID THAT HAPPEN? The Warriors just had their 8-game winning streak snapped by the Nuggets. ON CHRISTMAS?”
Others used the opportunity to fire off hot takes about how overrated the Warriors maybe this season despite their impressive start.
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Blogger Ballislife took a shot after the loss: “The Warriors are frauds. You can’t even win on Christmas with the MVP frontrunner Steph Curry. All-hype team.”
However, more level-headed NBA pundits pointed out that it was merely one loss and doesn’t change the fact that Golden State looks like a legit championship contender again.
Veteran basketball reporter SeanDeveney tweeted: “Everyone relaxes – one regular season loss doesn’t define the Warriors. Still, the favorites out West until proven otherwise.”
Meanwhile, the Nuggets and their fans were reveling in the satisfying upset victory. Denver has struggled with consistency so far but has proven they can compete with the NBA’s elite.
Influential Nuggets podcast DNVR_Nuggets wrote: “Holy smokes!! Nuggets take down Steph, Klay, and the almighty Warriors to ruin their Christmas! Can’t ask Santa for a better gift than that W.”
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Overall, NBA Twitter was ablaze with varying opinions in reaction to the Warriors finally stumbling again. The loss created some momentary doubt and hater glee while reminding folks that Golden State is still the team to beat.
One hot take-filled holiday game won’t define either squad’s season, but this Christmas clash gave us a taste of the spirited NBA discourse already cooking as 2023 approaches.
