Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on 27th April 2024, in what will be the 5th game of their ongoing series in the 1st round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
The Warriors currently lead the series by 3-1, as they’ll hope to win the game 5 and qualify for the 2nd round of the playoffs, which will provide some rest to their players ahead of the next round.
Injury Report:
Warriors:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Jokic is the only player on this Nuggets team who can cause problems for the Warriors. The reigning MVP will look to put another stellar performance, just like he has done throughout the series irrespective of the result of the game.
- Stephen Curry – Warriors
Curry is getting closer to his 100% following that ankle injury, and he will look to lead his team to a win to close out the series against the Nuggets at home.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Warriors will be the heavy favorites to win this game and cement their place in the 2nd round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Prediction:
- Golden State Warriors to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS
Also Read: Top 5 NBA players under the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs
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