How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors begin their NBA Cup campaign 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 broadcast on Prime Video.
Recent Performance and Team Updates
Golden State recently lost a close game to the Sacramento Kings, 121–116, on Wednesday night. Both teams were missing key players: the Warriors played without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, while the Kings were without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Despite these absences, the Warriors' young players, Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard, combined for 58 points, showing promise for the team’s future. However, Sacramento’s veteran presence was decisive, highlighted by Russell Westbrook’s triple-double of 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Player Availability for Tonight’s Game
- Stephen Curry remains out due to illness and will not play in tonight’s match.
- Draymond Green is expected to return to the lineup.
- Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford are all questionable.
Coaching and Strategy
“Following Wednesday’s loss, Steve Kerr delivered a pointed message about the team’s careless turnovers.”
The Warriors allowed 30 points off 19 turnovers against Sacramento and currently rank fourth in the league with 17.2 turnovers per game. Expect Golden State to focus heavily on reducing turnovers in this matchup.
Author’s summary: The Warriors face the Nuggets in the NBA Cup opener amid player absences, with a renewed focus on limiting turnovers to improve performance.