The Warriors (39-28) come into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the league. They have won seven straight, nine of their last ten, and boast an impressive 14-1 record since acquiring Jimmy Butler. Butler has transformed Golden State’s offense while adding a defensive spark. His arrival has also coincided with an offensive explosion from Stephen Curry, who is averaging 29.9 points per game—second in the NBA during that stretch. So far, the Nuggets (43-25) have just been searching for consistency. The MVP- and most-dominating player-the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokić-is still being too much for the opposition, but it hasn't quite been like that for Denver over the last ten games. Watch Nuggets Live Stream: - Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 - Time: 10:05 p.m. ET - TV Channel: ESPN - Live Stream: Watch on Fubo (Start with a free trial) Regular season series & Playoff Seedings This is the second time these teams will play this season. Their first meeting in December turned out to be an enthralling match-up where Denver outlasted Golden State, 119-115 in front of a stellar performance by Jokić as he scored 38 points, 10 rebounds, and had six assists. For both teams, the playoff reads crucial, mostly positioning battles. While Denver is currently on a 2- tie with the team for the second spot in the Western Conference and fighting not to have to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, the Warriors meanwhile are currently sitting in the sixth seed with just 3.5 games between themselves and the second seed as well as tied with Minnesota Timberwolves. Going into the stretch, each win is important as they contest the top six and perhaps tiebreaker advantages against each other. Jokic, Murray and Gordon Questionable Nuggets. Denver center Nikola Jokic, guard Jamal Murray, and forward Aaron Gordon are all considered questionable for tonight's contest. Injury - Jamal Murray- Ankle Injury Injuries: Aaron Gordon- Calf/Ankle Injury Meanwhile, Jokic, who has already missed five matches so far in the season, played the last back-to-back game of Denver; however, no clear indication regarding the latest injuries could be found. Meanwhile, Murray sprained his ankle near the end of the last game against Wizards, and Gordon, too, has been suffering from some lower-body issues lately and missed six out of the last eight games. However, if Jokic is not available, DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji can play to fill his absence, while Westbrook may be starting at point guard due to the absence of Murray, and if Gordon also is absent, Jalen Pickett or Peyton Watson may enter the starting lineup. Questionable for Warriors: Stephen Curry Injury-depleted Warriors were also wondering about Stephen Curry who is questionable due to a back injury. The 37-year-old superstar has been up to speed since Jimmy Butler landed, but the Warriors also want to have him rested with the way they are heading toward a better playoff position. The Warriors have been sizzling hot by winning seven consecutive games and winning 11 of their past 12 games since Jimmy Butler arrived. This team has stormed to the sixth seed in the Western Conference and has emerged to be one of the very real and legitimate title contenders. Tonight's showdown is set to showcase a possible first-round playoff preview, as Denver sits at the number three spot in the West and Golden State follows closely at the sixth position. Kick-off is set for 7:30 PM PT at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
