The Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors game will be held at Ball Arena on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET. The Nuggets are holding onto the ninth spot in the Western Conference with a 10-8 record. After losing two games, they bounced back nicely, winning 122-103 over the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep that momentum going and fell short against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 126-122.
The Warriors, on the other hand, haven’t been looking great. They’ve dropped from the top of the Western Conference all the way down to fourth with a 12-7 record. To make things worse, they’re now on a four-game losing streak, with their latest slip-up being a 113-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. As for their rivalry, the Nuggets and Warriors have faced off 192 times in the regular season. Denver has taken the lead with 107 wins, while Golden State has 85 victories under their belt.
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors: Prediction
The Nuggets have been great offensively, averaging 118 points per game, which is among the best in the league. However, they’ve had some issues defensively, giving up 116.4 points per game, which puts them near the bottom of the NBA. When it comes to rebounds, they’re grabbing 44.5 per game, but they’re allowing almost the same amount, with opponents pulling down 44.0. As for the three-point game, the Nuggets are hitting 12.4 threes per game, shooting at a solid 39.0%, one of the league’s top rates.
The Warriors have been doing their thing, too. They’re scoring 116.2 points per game, ranking 8th, and they’re keeping their opponents to just 109.8 points, which is 5th in the NBA. Golden State is also killing it on the boards, pulling down 49.0 rebounds per game and being second in the league, but they do struggle with giving up 46.5 rebounds to the other team. They’re making 15.8 three-pointers a game from beyond the arc and shooting 37.6% from three, putting them 4th and 8th in the NBA for those stats.
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors: Probable Starting Lineups
Denver Nuggets
- PG Jamal Murray
- SG Christian Braun
- SF Michael Porter Jr.
- PF Peyton Watson
- C Nikola Jokic
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Golden State Warriors
- PG Stephen Curry
- SG Brandin Podziemski
- SF Andrew Wiggins
- PF Draymond Green
- C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors: Injuries Update
The Nuggets have a couple of players out for the season. DaRon Holmes is done for the year with an Achilles injury, and Vlatko Cancar is also out due to a knee problem.
The Warriors are in a similar boat with De’Anthony Melton, who’s also out for the season after tearing his ACL. It’s a tough break for both teams as they deal with these injuries.
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