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Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets, Tonight 10:00 PM ET: preview

Tonight · 10:00 PM ETNBCSN · Ball Arena
Golden StateWarriors
0-3 · 14th West
28%to win
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DenverNuggets
1-1 · 7th West
72%to win
Win chance from sportsbook odds
Spread DEN -7.5 ptsTotal 234.5 ptsML GSW +245 · DEN -305DraftKings ·
Injuries GSW Out Butler III, Porzingis, Moody · Questionable Santos DEN Out Strawther, Jones · Doubtful Diallo, Johnson

GSW likely five, Oct 24 box score: Williams Probable, Ike, Richard, Santos Questionable, Lendeborg

DEN likely five, Oct 24 box score: Gordon, Jokic, Murray, Braun, Hopkins

GSW playing at altitude
Updated · news · source status

The story

Reported Winless Warriors arrive in Denver badly short-handed, Curry's status unclear

A Locked On NBA host says Golden State, still winless, played its last game without Stephen Curry, and no reason was given. Jimmy Butler III (torn right ACL) and Moses Moody (ruptured patellar tendon) are out. ESPN's Anthony Slater reports Butler could return January to February and Moody December to January.

Sources: Locked On NBA “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIG” at 7:16 · Locked On Warriors “Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” at 32:01, 32:26 · Jimmy Butler III status (ESPN) · Moses Moody status (ESPN)

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Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; updated . Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Schedule & travel · referees
GSWDEN
Days of rest11
Back-to-backNoNo
Games in last 7 days32
Travel to this game (est.)585 mi0 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)1,581 mi505 mi
Time zones crossed10
Road trip game #2—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referee crew is announced the morning of the game.

GSW

This season, per game

DEN
111.7 pts #20
Points
better: 112.5 pts #17
123.0 pts #23
Points allowed
better: 115.5 pts #16
better: 109.1 per 100 #14
Offensive rating
106.6 per 100 #18
120.2 per 100 #29
Defensive rating
better: 109.4 per 100 #15
-11.1 per 100 #24
Net rating
better: -2.8 per 100 #17
102.3 poss #26
Pace
100.1 poss #29
All team stats (9)
0-3
Record
1-1
0-2
Road / Home
1-0
Last 5

Per game, regular season; #n is the league rank; ▲ marks the better side.

Players

this season's averages · tap a player for his page

GSW GSW

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Yaxel Lendeborg34.0 min18.7 pts8.3 reb4.3 ast
Brandin Podziemski33.0 min18.0 pts2.0 reb3.0 ast
Draymond Green26.0 min3.5 pts4.0 reb7.0 ast
Stephen Curry25.5 min23.5 pts2.5 reb2.5 ast
De'Anthony Melton22.7 min11.7 pts2.7 reb2.3 ast
Gui Santos22.7 min8.0 pts4.3 reb1.7 ast
Georges Niang18.7 min5.0 pts3.0 reb1.3 ast
Al Horford18.0 min1.5 pts4.5 reb1.0 ast
Will Richard18.0 min6.3 pts1.7 reb0.7 ast
Brandon Williams17.0 min12.7 pts3.0 reb3.0 ast

DEN DEN

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Jamal Murray40.0 min24.0 pts6.5 reb4.5 ast
Nikola Jokic39.5 min24.0 pts11.0 reb7.5 ast
Christian Braun36.5 min11.0 pts7.0 reb1.5 ast
Aaron Gordon33.0 min13.5 pts5.5 reb2.5 ast
DeMar DeRozan26.0 min12.5 pts2.5 reb1.5 ast
Trevon Brazile23.0 min10.5 pts10.5 reb0.0 ast
Alpha Diallo22.0 min4.0 pts2.0 reb3.0 ast
Cameron Johnson11.0 min5.0 pts2.0 reb1.0 ast
Cam Whitmore11.0 min4.0 pts2.0 reb0.0 ast
Bryce Hopkins10.5 min1.0 pts1.5 reb0.5 ast

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Latest news

newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
  • XGSW

    The Warriors will get back their veterans tomorrow night in Denver. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford are cleared vs Nuggets. So is Brandin Podziemski. All four missed the Phoenix loss. Gui Santos is questionable. Brandon Williams and Charles Bassey are probable.

    @anthonyVslater · View on X
  • RotoWireGSWStephen CurryAvailable

    Stephen Curry: Not listed on report anymore — Curry (rest) is not listed on the injury report and is available to play Monday against the Nuggets.

    RotoWire · Original ↗also reported by ESPN
  • XGSWYaxel Lendeborg

    From Saturday night: Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on how Arizona Western College is a major part of his journey: "It's huge. It really helped me develop some kind of like for basketball in a way." 26 points in 131-122 loss to Suns: "Right now, I'm very defeated. I feel like

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • ESPNGSWBrandin PodziemskiDay-to-day

    Podziemski (back) told reporters Friday that he will not play in the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Saturday against the Suns, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

    Back (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
  • ESPNGSWAl HorfordDay-to-day

    Horford (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.

    Back (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
  • ESPNGSWDraymond GreenDay-to-day

    Green (back) won't play Saturday in Phoenix.

    Back (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by @DuaneRankin, RotoWire, @UnderdogNBA
  • RotoWireGSWGui SantosAbout an earlier game

    Gui Santos: Doesn't return Saturday — Santos exited Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns with an undisclosed injury and did not return, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

    Anthony Slater of ESPN.com · Original ↗
  • RotoWireDENJamal Murray

    Jamal Murray: Pours in 42 points in overtime win — Murray accumulated 42 points (12-25 FG, 8-16 3Pt, 10-13 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 43 minutes during Saturday's 141-135 overtime win over the Pelicans.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
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  • XGSWDraymond GreenAbout an earlier game

    Draymond Green (back) OUT tonight. #Suns #DubNation

    @DuaneRankin · View on X
  • RotoWireGSWWill RichardAbout an earlier game

    Will Richard: Starting Saturday — Richard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Suns, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area · Original ↗
  • XGSWCharles BasseyAvailable

    Charles Bassey (knee) listed available to play Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • XDENBryce Hopkins

    Lineup alert: Nuggets will start Murray, Braun, Bryce Hopkins, Gordon, Jokic on Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • XDENAlpha DialloOut

    Alpha Diallo (wrist) listed out Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • RotoWireDENCameron JohnsonQuestionable

    Cameron Johnson: Day-to-day with ankle sprain — Head coach David Aldeman said that Johnson is "day-to-day" due to his sprained right ankle, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette · Original ↗also reported by ESPN