The Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets released their latest injury reports ahead of their NBA Cup West Group C matchup on Friday at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
Golden State faces significant absences, with Stephen Curry sidelined due to illness and De’Anthony Melton out after left ACL surgery. Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable with a right low back strain, while Draymond Green is probable despite a right rib contusion.
The Warriors enter the game with a 5-4 record, having struggled on the road with a 1-4 mark. Curry leads the team with 26.8 points per game, followed by Butler at 19.0 points, and Jonathan Kuminga contributing 17.2 points. Green provides veteran support with 6.4 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Denver will be without several players assigned to the G League. Tamar Bates, Curtis Jones, and DaRon Holmes II are all unavailable due to two-way contracts or assignments. Zeke Nnaji is listed as probable with a right ankle sprain.
The Nuggets are 5-2 overall, undefeated at home this season. Nikola Jokic averages 24.1 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 12.0 assists, while Jamal Murray contributes 22.7 points per game. Aaron Gordon adds 20.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest.
This game marks a rematch from October 23, when the Warriors defeated the Nuggets 137-131 in overtime at Chase Center. Both teams have maintained similar momentum, with Denver winning their last two home games and Golden State coming off a narrow loss at Sacramento.
Both squads will look to gain an early advantage in the West Group C standings, where the Trail Blazers currently lead with a 1-0 record.
