How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors kick off NBA Cup play with a Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. The tip-off is at 7:00 PM PT in Denver, and the game will be available on Prime Video.
Recent Performance
Golden State recently lost a close game to the Sacramento Kings, 121–116, on Wednesday night. Both teams played without key players: the Warriors missed Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, while the Kings played without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Despite the absences, Golden State’s young talents Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard combined for 58 points, showing promise. However, Sacramento's veteran players, especially Russell Westbrook, secured the victory with a triple-double of 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Lineup and Injuries
- Stephen Curry remains out due to illness and will miss the NBA Cup opener.
- Draymond Green is expected to return for tonight’s game.
- Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford are listed as questionable.
Coaching Focus
“The Warriors allowed 30 points off 19 turnovers against Sacramento and currently rank fourth in the league in turnovers per game (17.2).” — Steve Kerr
Following the loss, Coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need to reduce turnovers, highlighting the team's careless mistakes. The Warriors are likely to focus on ball security in this matchup.
Summary
The Warriors enter this game aiming to overcome recent mistakes and key absences, with a strong focus on reducing turnovers to improve their chances against the Nuggets.
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