DENVER – Draymond Green takes defense personally. It’s his pride and joy, an extension of his growing family.

In a second straight loss without Steph Curry, Green was the Warriors’ best offense in an ugly trouncing from the Denver Nuggets, 129-104 , Friday night at Ball Arena.

Green led the Warriors with 17 points and made five 3-pointers, two fewer than the rest of his teammates combined. That was long forgotten, watching how the Nuggets scored with ease against the Warriors.

The only finger Green pointed regarding the Warriors’ defensive letdowns was at himself.

“I’ve failed,” Green said. “If our defense looks as s----y as it does, I’ve failed. You can send as many messages as you want. Until we do it, I’m failing them.”

The Warriors opened the game with a corner three from Gree

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