Set to host the reigning champions, the Golden State Warriors will welcome the Denver Nuggets to the Chase Center.
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Set to host the reigning champions, the Golden State Warriors will welcome the Denver Nuggets to the Chase Center for their inaugural clash of the season on Thursday. The Nuggets have emerged victorious in the last two face-offs held in Denver, with the most recent encounter taking place on Christmas Day.
In celebration of ‘Golf Bros,’ Thursday’s game will feature a special bobblehead night sponsored by Rakuten, paying tribute to the dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who joined forces for ‘The Match’ golf tournament this past summer. The first 10,000 fans present at the event will be treated to this commemorative bobblehead giveaway.
In the Warriors’ 121-115 triumph over the Orlando Magic at Chase Center on Tuesday, Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga teamed up impressively, collectively contributing 55 points. This victory marked the first occasion this season where all five starters, along with a total of seven players, reached double figures in scoring for Golden State.
As for the Warriors, Green will not be playing the game due to suspension. Besides, Payton is also questionable due to a hamstring injury. Speaking of the Denver Nuggets, Cancar will be sitting this one out due to a knee injury.
GSW: Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis
DEN: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic
Jonathan Kuminga has notched double-digit points in 13 consecutive games, showcasing his scoring prowess, with a notable performance of 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting during Tuesday’s game.
This ongoing streak stands as the lengthiest in Kuminga’s career, and he has maintained an impressive field goal percentage, shooting above 50 percent in 10 of those matchups. Serving as a consistent starter for the majority of this stretch, Kuminga has demonstrated his impact on both ends of the court.
Nikola Jokic continues to shine in the current season, topping the charts in total plus-minus (+312) and triple-doubles (11) across the league. Impressively, he has notched a double-double in seven consecutive games and boasts an exceptional shooting performance, going 26-for-28 from the field in his last three outings.
In the Christmas Day showdown against the Warriors, Jamal Murray claimed the top scorer title with 28 points, showcasing his accuracy with a 10-for-18 shooting performance. Throughout the season, Murray has maintained a solid performance, averaging 19.7 points and 6.2 assists per game.
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