Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on 21st April 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing series in the 1st round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
The Warriors currently lead the series 2-0 and are in a good position to sweep an injury-depleted Nuggets team, that cant contain this high-flying offense of the Warriors.
Injury Report:
Warriors:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | SG | Tue, Apr 19 | Neck | Game Time Decision |
| James Wiseman | C | Sat, Mar 26 | Knee | Out for the season |
Nuggets:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | SF | Sun, Apr 17 | Back | Expected to be out until at least May 10 |
| Jamal Murray | PG | Sat, Apr 9 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
Players to watch out for in Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
- Nikola Jokic – Nuggets
The MVP of the league needs to step up and deliver big, as this game is being played at his home court, and he would like to lead his team to a win.
- Stephen Curry – Warriors
In the last match, Steph showed everyone that he can get hot pretty quickly. He will be once again expected to have a big game, as he tends to improve following his ankle injury.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Golden State Warriors will once again be the favorites to win this game, as they have a healthy squad than the Nuggets, and Nikola Jokic alone can’t handle them.
Prediction:
- Golden State Warriors to win the game.
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