Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front, reacts after he was fouled by Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Referee Tyler Ford, left, confers with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during a time out in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, drives between Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson, left, and guard Moses Moody in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook argues for a call in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, front, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, back left, and forward Aaron Gordon defend in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney, left, knocks the ball out of the hands of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as he drives to the rim in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, front left, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, back left, and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis to pass the ball in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, center, goes up for a basket between Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and forward Michael Porter Jr. in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)