How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors begin NBA Cup play with a Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in Denver and will be broadcast on Prime Video. Join the game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup.
Recent Performance and Lineup Updates
Golden State recently lost to the Sacramento Kings 121–116 on Wednesday. Both teams were missing key players—Warriors without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green; Kings without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Despite this, Golden State’s young talents showed promise. Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard combined for 58 points. Sacramento’s veteran experience ultimately gave them the edge, highlighted by Russell Westbrook’s triple-double: 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Injury and Availability Notes
- Stephen Curry will not play due to an ongoing illness.
- Draymond Green is expected to return for tonight’s game.
- Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford are listed as questionable.
Coach's Message and Team Focus
"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 rank fourth in the league with 17.2 turnovers per game. Expect Golden State to place strong emphasis on reducing turnovers in this matchup.
Author's summary: The Warriors face the Nuggets without key players, focusing on correcting costly turnovers to improve their chances in the NBA Cup opener.