How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
Golden State basketball is back! Join our game thread and discuss tonight’s matchup. The Golden State Warriors kick off NBA Cup play with a Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM PT in Denver and will be available on Prime Video.
Recent Warriors Performance
The Warriors lost their latest game on Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings, 121–116. Both teams were missing key players: the Warriors without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green; the Kings without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Despite this, Golden State’s young talents showed promise. Moses Moody and rookie Will Richardson combined for 58 points, keeping the game competitive. Ultimately, Sacramento’s experienced roster sealed the victory, led by Russell Westbrook’s triple-double: 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Warriors’ Lineup and Coach’s Focus
The Warriors will start the NBA Cup without Curry, who is sidelined due to illness. Draymond Green is expected to return, while Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford remain questionable for tonight’s game.
After Wednesday’s defeat, Coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need to reduce careless turnovers. Golden State gave up 30 points off 19 turnovers against Sacramento and currently ranks fourth in the league with 17.2 turnovers per game.
"With Kerr’s message clear, look for Golden State to put an extra emphasis on limiting turnovers in this one."
Summary
The Warriors face the Nuggets without key players and must focus on reducing turnovers to improve their chances in NBA Cup play.