J.R. Smith scored 22 points, leading nine players in double figures as the Denver Nuggets wrapped up the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 134-111 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Kosta Koufos, who along with Smith came off the bench, scored 18 points for Denver (50-31). Gary Forbes and Raymond Felton added 15, while Kenyon Martin, Chris Anderson and Ty Lawson all scored 14.

Golden State led 76-73 midway through the third quarter, but the Nuggets ended the period on a 25-16 run. The lead reached 20 points halfway through the fourth quarter and the Nuggets coasted.

Injuries played a major role. Monta Ellis, Golden State's leading scorer, missed the game with a concussion. Stephen Curry, who scored 27 points, sprained his ankle in the third quarter. He returned briefly, but left for good midway through the fourth.

Dorell Wright also netted 27 for the Warriors (35-46).

Denver's Arron Afflalo, who had missed 11 of the last 15 games, aggravated a hamstring injury in the third and didn't return after scoring 10 points. Nene, who scored 12, didn't play in the second half because of a groin injury.

Wilson Chandler amd Danilo Gallinari were out for Denver because of sprained ankles, while Al Harrington was rested.