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Missing an injured star hasn’t stifled the Golden State Warriors. Playing without shooting guard Klay Thompson, the Warriors have assembled a record that has them at the top of the Western Conference standings.
Warriors’ Firepower will be Too Much for Nuggets
Check back later for the NBA odds on the meeting between Golden State and Denver. The Warriors have been on a tear, scoring more than 100 points in seven straight games. Golden State has adjusted well, even in games where they’ve missed players due to health and safety protocols.
On the season, the Warriors are averaging 111.6 points per game, fourth-highest in the league. Much of that scoring comes from the perimeter, as Golden State makes 15 per game. Only the Utah Jazz make more three-pointers per contest.
The moneyline will likely have too much juice, so it will be imperative to get a good number on the spread.
The Pick: Warriors spread in both contests
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Steph Curry has steered clear of the injury issues that derailed last season for him and has reestablished his spot among the league’s top shooters. Curry, who averages 27.7 points per game, is shooting 40.2 percent from the perimeter and averaging 5.4 makes per game.
Curry’s resurgence, coupled with strong seasons from Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins, have once again made Golden State one of the league’s offensive juggernauts. With a more balanced approach to scoring, the Warriors put up 28.1 assists per game, second in the league.
Denver’s defense will have its hands full.
Jokic Can’t Do It All Himself
Denver center Nikola Jokic’s versatility allowed him to capture the NBA MVP last season. Jokic’s skillset is still impressively diverse this season. He ranks second in the league in rebounding, seventh in scoring and 11th in assists. Despite all of these totals, the Nuggets haven’t won the formula to play consistently.
Playing without Murray hurts, but Denver is also missing Michael Porter Jr., who only played nine games before being lost for the season with a back injury. Porter Jr. played 31 minutes per game last season and averaged 19 points per contest. Already his second serious back injury at age 23, the Nuggets must be careful with how they handle Porter Jr.’s health.
Will Barton has played well in Porter Jr.’s absence, posting the second-highest points per game total (15.1) of his career, but the Nuggets will need more production down the stretch.
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