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Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on 16th April 2022, in what will be the 1st game of the series between them in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs 2022.

The Warriors have championship aspirations, and their ambitions depend on the availability of Stephen Curry who is yet not declared fully fit to play in the 1st game of this series.

Denver Nuggets on the other hand are also facing major injury issues, as both Jamal Murray and Porter Jr. have been declared out from the playoffs, as they have not recovered yet from their injuries.

Injury Report:

Warriors:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Stephen CurryPGMon, Apr 11FootGame Time Decision
Andrew WigginsSFMon, Apr 11BackGame Time Decision
James WisemanCSat, Mar 26KneeOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Nuggets:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Michael Porter Jr.SFSat, Apr 9BackExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Jamal MurrayPGSat, Apr 9KneeExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets

  • Nikola Jokic – Nuggets

Jokic will be the key for the Nuggets in this playoff series, just like he has been throughout the season, and we can see him putting monster numbers in this series, as the Warriors lack the size to guard him.

  • Klay Thompson – Warriors

This is a redemption season for Klay, as he has missed 2 years of his career due to injuries, and he will be eager to make an impact in the playoffs from the starting itself.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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The Warriors will be the favorites to win this game, as they are at home and there is a strong possibility that Stephen Curry will also be playing, which will be a huge boost for them.

Prediction:

  • Golden State Warriors to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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