The six-seeded Denver Nuggets avoided the sweep on Sunday with a 126-121 win and their series with the Golden State Warriors shifts back to California.
The loss ended an eight-game winning streak for Golden State and was the fourth-straight time this series that 230 total points were scored. The winning team in each game has scored at least 118 points too, as superstars Nikola Jokić and Steph Curry have both come to play for their respective squads.
Tip-off at Chase Center Wednesday goes at 10 p.m. EDT with Golden State a nine-point favourite and the over-under at 226 on the NBA odds.
Nuggets vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
With another 247 points scored in Game 4, the over advanced to 4-0 this series and Denver covered for the first time. The over has now connecting in six of the last seven Nuggets–Warriors contests and is 6-1 in Denver’s last seven road games.
Against the spread, the Warriors are now 7-2 in their last nine at home versus the Nuggets and have covered in five straight homes game overall. Denver is also now 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Denver Nuggets
Jokić went off for back-to-back 37-point outings in games 3 and 4 this series, adding eight rebounds and six assists in Game 4 too. Jokić is now second in points, fourth in rebounds, and 12th in assists these NBA playoffs. It’s been the Jokić show all season in Denver but in Game 4 he got some better help, and a best ending was the result.
Point guard Monte Morris and forward Aaron Gordon both went over 20 points in Game 4, scoring 24 and 21 respectively including a five for seven three-point shooting night from Morris. The Nuggets also got a 15-point, seven-assist showing from guard Bones Hyland off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 15 for 31 from three — something that’s needed to keep up with Golden State.
Golden State Warriors
Curry continues to come off the bench, and continues to lead Golden State in scoring this post-season. His 33 points, eight assists, and four steals weren’t enough in Game 4 but it’s safe to say any worries about Curry’s health are gone — but it may be best for head coach Steve Kerr to continue to deploy his star shooter off the bench.
The other splash brother, Klay Thompson, was on fire from deep Sunday going seven for 11 from three and finishing with 32 points. Curry and Thompson are now first and second on the Warriors in playoff scoring, combining for over 50 points an outing. Jordan Poole is also averaging 24.3 points per game through four playoff contests.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Warriors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 24 Apr 10:58pm | DEN | -8.5 -110 | O +226 -110 |
| Closing 28 Apr 1:06am | DEN | -9 -121 | O +225.5 -117 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
Injuries
Austin Rivers (PG)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Will Barton (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Monte Morris (PG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Rodney McGruder (SG)
Will Barton (SG)
Jeff Green (SF)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | day-to-day | Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | Ques Thurs | Back - 19 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Rivers is battling lower-back pain, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors. |
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| Facundo Campazzo (PG) | Elig Mon | Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22 | 1-4 | 5-0 | + - |
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Campazzo has been given a one-game suspension for a forceful shoving, and he is not eligible to suit up until Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Barton is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Gordon is nursing a left hamstring issue, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Ques Sat | Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Morris is hampered by left elbow soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | out for season | Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery. |
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| Rodney McGruder (SG) | Prob Fri | Hip - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 6-2 | + - |
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McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers. |
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| Jeff Green (SF) | Ques Thurs | Personal - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Wed | Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Apr 10:58pm DEN -8.5 -110 O +226 -110 Closing 28 Apr 1:06am DEN -9 -121 O +225.5 -117 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
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Injuries
Austin Rivers (PG)
day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22Austin Rivers (PG)
Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22Monte Morris (PG)
Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22Jamal Murray (SG)
out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22Rodney McGruder (SG)
Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22Jeff Green (SF)
Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Austin Rivers (PG) day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return.
Austin Rivers (PG) Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22 1-3 4-0 + - Rivers is battling lower-back pain, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Facundo Campazzo (PG) Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22 1-4 5-0 + - Campazzo has been given a one-game suspension for a forceful shoving, and he is not eligible to suit up until Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Will Barton (SG) Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 2-4 5-1 + - Barton is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22 2-4 5-1 + - Gordon is nursing a left hamstring issue, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Monte Morris (PG) Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22 2-4 5-1 + - Morris is hampered by left elbow soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Jamal Murray (SG) out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 2-5 5-2 + - Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery.
Rodney McGruder (SG) Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 6-2 + - McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22 3-6 7-2 + - Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers.
Jeff Green (SF) Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22 3-7 8-2 + - Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.