Golden State plays Denver on 3-game win streak

The Golden State Warriors (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets (47-28, fourth in the Western Conference) in an exciting matchup on Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT in Denver.

The Warriors are coming into this game riding a three-game win streak and will look to extend their success against a tough Nuggets team. Denver has been strong against Western Conference opponents with a 29-16 record and has shown prowess against teams with winning records, boasting a 21-20 record in such matchups.

On the other hand, the Warriors have held their own against Western Conference teams with a 23-22 record. Led by Draymond Green and his 5.4 assists per game, Golden State ranks fourth in the league in assists.

In terms of scoring, the Nuggets average 121.3 points per game, which is 6.4 points more than the Warriors allow on average (114.9). Golden State has been efficient from beyond the arc, averaging 16.0 made 3-pointers per game, compared to the 13.4 allowed by Denver.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. In their last matchup on Feb. 22, the Warriors came out on top with a 128-117 victory, with Moses Moody leading the way with 23 points. Nikola Jokic had a strong performance for the Nuggets, scoring 35 points in the losing effort.

Key players to watch in this game include Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double with 27.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.8 assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray has also been solid, averaging 26.3 points and seven assists over the past 10 games. For the Warriors, Brandin Podziemski has been a consistent contributor with averages of 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. Gui Santos has been a sharpshooter from beyond the arc, averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers in his last 10 games.

In their last 10 games, the Nuggets have been on a tear with an 8-2 record, averaging 128.3 points per game. The Warriors, on the other hand, have struggled with a 4-6 record, averaging 116.0 points per game.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets have no players listed on the injury report. However, the Warriors will be without key players such as Jimmy Butler III, Seth Curry, Al Horford, Quinten Post, Moses Moody, Stephen Curry, and De’Anthony Melton.

As these two teams face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup, fans can expect a high-scoring and competitive game between the Warriors and the Nuggets. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling showdown between these Western Conference contenders.