How to Watch Warriors vs. Nuggets
Golden State basketball returns tonight with the Warriors starting NBA Cup play against the Denver Nuggets. The matchup tips off at 7:00 PM PT in Denver and will be broadcast on Prime Video.
Recent Performance
The Warriors fell on Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings, 121–116. Both teams were short-handed: Golden State was without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, while the Kings missed Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Young contributors Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard combined for 58 points, but Sacramento’s veteran strength led by Russell Westbrook proved decisive.
Russell Westbrook recorded a 23-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead Sacramento.
Team Updates
Golden State begins NBA Cup play still missing Curry, who is recovering from illness. Draymond Green is expected to return, while Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Al Horford remain questionable.
Coach’s Message
After Wednesday’s loss, Coach Steve Kerr criticized the team’s costly mistakes.
“We allowed 30 points off 19 turnovers,” Kerr said, urging the team to clean up its play.
The Warriors currently rank fourth in the league in turnovers per game at 17.2. Expect them to focus heavily on ball security in tonight’s matchup.
Summary
Golden State looks to bounce back against Denver with improved discipline and ball control as Steve Kerr emphasizes minimizing turnovers without their star guard Stephen Curry.
Author’s Summary: The Warriors face Denver in NBA Cup play, aiming to reduce turnovers and recover momentum while missing Curry and managing several key injuries.