The Golden State Warriors have little time to mull over the defeat at the hands of the Timberwolves. They play the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets 24 hours later on Thursday.
Denver had lied in waiting since Tuesday when they handed the sinking New Orleans Pelicans yet another loss.
In a testament to how things are going this year for both clubs, the Nuggets are lofty -12 favourites on the NBA odds. The over-under is calculated at 233.
Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Odds
Denver and Golden State have crossed paths only one time so far during the current campaign. It happened on Oct. 21, when the Nuggets mined their way to a 128-123 victory in San Francisco.The bigger event from the recent past is of course their first-round postseason clash last season. Denver was the first of four sides that Golden State would swat away on route to another NBA title, dispatching the Nikola Jokic and crew 4-1.
Just when it looks as though Golden State has gotten itself out of trouble, the latter rears its head once more to drag them back down into the dumps. 26-25 after 51 games is a far cry from what most experts and fans expected of them as defending champs. The same goes for their efforts against the spread. 24-26-1 is as inconsistent as it gets. Odds makers are giving them the benefit of a doubt. They were favoured in eight of their last 10 games yet are only 4-4 in those contests.
Michael Malone’s Nuggets sit atop the West with an impressive 35-16 record. Their only true threat is the Memphis Grizzlies (although Kings fans will want to vouch for their side as well). Is this the year they finally make it to the promised land? Perhaps, although betters would appreciate it if the club made good on the promise of the spreads it’s been pitted against. 27-24 is nearly as uninspiring as what the Warriors have mustered. They’re 5-5 in the previous 10.
Golden State Warriors
Wednesday’s tilt in Minnesota against the Timberwolves was the flip side of how so many of their contests at home have played out. One supposes it was fitting given that the overall effort and results on the road have been the opposite of those in the confines of the Chase Center.
Steve Kerr’s men took an 11-point lead into the final frame. Stephen Curry had been cooking all game long, especially from three-point land (his whirling dervish display in the second quarter beguiled) and all five starters flirted with double digits in points. But then, just like most teams visiting them suffered this season, the Warriors went cold and experienced defensive lapses. D’Angelo Russell erupted for 14 points in the fourth, which helped push the contest to overtime. When Russell fouled out, his teammate Anthony Edwards took over, operating as a facilitator, although he did finish with 27 points. Wolves maim the Warriors, 119-114.
Denver Nuggets
The New Orleans Pelicans gave Denver as good a fight as they could muster sans Zion Williamson (still injured). As the contest entered the break, the visitors even held a 3-point edge over the heavily favoured Nuggets.
But giants don’t remain dormant forever. Jokic, who had been somewhat passive in the first two periods, went all out during the latter two, ending the night with a triple-double (26 points, 15 assists, 18 rebounds). One of the benefactors of Jokic’s passing profusion was Canadian Jamal Murray, who shined with 32 points. His three-point firing was on point, going 7-12. In fact, the whole team shot well from distance, as evidenced by their 44.4 per cent efficiency, whereas New Orleans only mustered 29.6. Jokic also added to his season highlight reel with a nifty right-hand to left-hand dribble between two defenders in second quarter, reminding everyone why he’s the two-time MVP.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 2 Feb 1:01pm | GS | -12 -110 | O +233 -110 |
| Closing 3 Feb 1:56am | GS | -6 -107 | O +237.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
24.49 |
| Assists |
9.83 |
| Rebounds |
11.84 |
| FG% |
76.5 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.75 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
13.45 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
24.49 |
| Assists |
9.83 |
| Rebounds |
11.84 |
| FG% |
76.5 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.75 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
13.45 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Kevon Looney (PF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Jeff Green (SF)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Ques Fri | Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Ques Fri | Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Kevon Looney (PF) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Prob Sat | Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 5-5 | + - |
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Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Elig Sun | Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round. |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air. |
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| Stephen Curry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray (SG) | Ques Fri | Hand - 08 / 06 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Murray is dealing with a left hand abrasion, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Heat. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 3-6 | + - |
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Murray is managing an illness, but it is expected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Lakers. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 11 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 3-7 | + - |
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Murray is nursing an illness, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Suns. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Gordon is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, but it is projected that he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Timberwolves. |
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| Jeff Green (SF) | Prob Sun | Face - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Green is hampered by a facial contusion, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Timberwolves. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Murray is tending to a right thumb sprain, but it is not expected to affect his availability against the Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Sun | Heel - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Porter is managing a left heel injury, but it is anticipated that he will take to the court versus the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Sun | Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that the symptoms will subside in time for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Timberwolves. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Prob Sun | Back - 09 / 04 / 23 | 13-8 | 10-10-1 | + - |
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Jackson is hampered by lower back pain, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Kings on Sunday. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Sat | Heel - 07 / 04 / 23 | 14-9 | 11-11-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is hindered by a heel ailment, but he is expected to take the court against the Jazz on Saturday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 2 Feb 1:01pm GS -12 -110 O +233 -110 Closing 3 Feb 1:56am GS -6 -107 O +237.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 24.49
Assists 9.83
Rebounds 11.84
FG% 76.5
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.75
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
Points 30
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 13.45
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 24.49
Assists 9.83
Rebounds 11.84
FG% 76.5
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.75
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
Points 30
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 13.45
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23Kevon Looney (PF)
Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23Draymond Green (PF)
Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Ques Fri Hand - 08 / 06 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Tues Illness - 15 / 05 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Thurs Illness - 11 / 05 / 23Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23Jeff Green (SF)
Prob Sun Face - 09 / 04 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Sun Thumb - 09 / 04 / 23Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Sun Heel - 09 / 04 / 23Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Sun Illness - 09 / 04 / 23Reggie Jackson (PG)
Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 23Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Sat Heel - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Andrew Wiggins (SF) Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF) Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 4-4 4-4 + - Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 5-5 5-5 + - Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF) Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 6-7 7-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG) Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 8-7 8-7 + - Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jamal Murray (SG) Ques Fri Hand - 08 / 06 / 23 2-1 1-2 + - Murray is dealing with a left hand abrasion, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Heat.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Tues Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 6-3 3-6 + - Murray is managing an illness, but it is expected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Lakers.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Thurs Illness - 11 / 05 / 23 7-3 3-7 + - Murray is nursing an illness, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Suns.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Sun Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Gordon is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, but it is projected that he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Timberwolves.
Jeff Green (SF) Prob Sun Face - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Green is hampered by a facial contusion, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Timberwolves.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Sun Thumb - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Murray is tending to a right thumb sprain, but it is not expected to affect his availability against the Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Sun Heel - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Porter is managing a left heel injury, but it is anticipated that he will take to the court versus the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Sun Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that the symptoms will subside in time for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Timberwolves.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 23 13-8 10-10-1 + - Jackson is hampered by lower back pain, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Kings on Sunday.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Sat Heel - 07 / 04 / 23 14-9 11-11-1 + - Porter Jr. is hindered by a heel ailment, but he is expected to take the court against the Jazz on Saturday.