How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors start their NBA Cup campaign with a Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM PT in Denver and the game will be available on Prime Video.
Recent Team Performance
Golden State lost their latest game against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 121–116. Both teams were missing key players: the Warriors without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, and the Kings without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Despite these absences, Golden State’s young players showed promise. Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard combined to score 58 points, but Sacramento's experienced roster prevailed. Russell Westbrook led the Kings with a triple-double tally of 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Lineup and Injury Updates
Stephen Curry will miss the NBA Cup opener due to illness. Draymond Green is expected to return, while Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford are listed as questionable for the game.
Coach Steve Kerr's Focus
"We need to take better care of the ball."
Kerr emphasized the importance of reducing turnovers after the loss to Sacramento, where the Warriors gave up 30 points off 19 turnovers. Golden State currently ranks fourth in the league with 17.2 turnovers per game, making ball control a key focus for the upcoming matchup.
Author's summary: The Warriors face the Nuggets at 7 PM PT amid injury challenges and a coach’s call to cut down on turnovers for a stronger NBA Cup start.