A clash that should showcase the very best of the NBA, with two MVPs in Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry. However, it also highlights the growing gap between the Denver Nuggets, who remain title contenders despite their struggles, and a Golden State Warriors side increasingly at risk of becoming one of the league’s worst teams.
Date and time of Nuggets vs Warriors
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026 in the US, early hours of Tuesday, 27 October in the UK.
Time: The Nuggets vs Warriors game tips off at 2:00am GMT in the UK.
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 2:00am, 27 October |
| US Eastern Time (EDT) | 10:00pm, 26 October |
| US Central Time (CDT) | 9:00pm, 26 October |
| US Mountain Time (MDT) | 8:00pm, 26 October |
| US Pacific Time (PDT) | 7:00pm, 26 October |
| Central Europe (CET) | 3:00am, 27 October |
Venue: Ball Arena (Denver, Colorado)
Nuggets vs Warriors starting lineups
Denver go into the game without Spencer Jones, while Cameron Johnson remains a doubt. Golden State, meanwhile, are still without Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis and Moses Moody, with no imminent return expected for any of the three.
| NUGGETS | WARRIORS |
| Jamal Murray | Stephen Curry |
| Christian Braun | Brandin Podziemski |
| Cameron Johnson | Graham Ike |
| Aaron Gordon | Draymond Green |
| Nikola Jokic | Yaxel Lendeborg |
Nuggets vs Warriors: best bet
The game looks heavily tilted in favour of Denver, who should have few problems overcoming a Warriors side that has declined considerably in recent years, provided they play to their potential.
Nuggets latest news: injuries and form
Denver have talent to spare, but once again they are struggling to inspire real confidence. In their last game, a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, they needed a remarkable comeback to force overtime and secure victory, despite an outstanding performance from Jamal Murray and a triple-double from Nikola Jokic.
The foundations are there, and Denver can never be ruled out of the title race. Even so, the supporting cast around their stars is not quite what you would expect from a team boasting a player of Jokic’s calibre.
As for injuries, Spencer Jones is definitely out, while Cameron Johnson remains doubtful. Regardless, Denver are the stronger side on paper and will be looking to improve their record to 2-1.
Player to watch: Jamal Murray
After scoring 42 points against the Pelicans, Murray will be looking to maintain his impressive form in a star-studded clash with Stephen Curry. We know what he is capable of, but for the Nuggets to become genuine title contenders, he needs to produce these performances more consistently.
Warriors latest news: injuries and form
Things are starting to look rather bleak for the Warriors. Stephen Curry is frustrated by another campaign that is already threatening to become a write-off in terms of the team’s ambitions.
Injuries have certainly played their part, with Jimmy Butler sidelined by a serious injury and Kristaps Porzingis continuing to struggle with health problems. However, the reality is that Golden State have opened the season with three consecutive defeats and show few signs of turning things around.
Steve Kerr insists the team will improve as the weeks go by, but by then it could be too late. The gap between the Warriors and most of their Western Conference rivals is already becoming increasingly apparent.
Player to watch: Yaxel Lendeborg
One positive amid all the problems has been Yaxel Lendeborg. Kerr spoke highly of the rookie during pre-season, and he justified that confidence against the Suns with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Golden State clearly need much more from the team as a whole, but it is an encouraging start for the youngster.
Nuggets vs Warriors: head-to-head record
The two Western Conference rivals have met 199 times in the regular season, with Denver holding the advantage at 111 wins to Golden State’s 88. The recent trend also favours the Nuggets, who have won seven of the last 10 meetings between the teams.
Predictions for Nuggets vs Warriors
Jamal Murray over 24.5 points. After scoring 42 points in the previous game, he is expected to maintain his good form and be lethal against the Warriors.
Denver Nuggets handicap -8.5. It is hard to talk about a thrashing, but it seems clear that if everything goes to normal the Colorado side should prevail with some comfort over Golden State.
Over 228.5 total points. Neither side has, on paper, one of the best defences in the NBA, so we are backing a game where the attacks dominate.
Where to watch Nuggets vs Warriors
The game between Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors can be watched in the UK through a subscription to NBA League Pass and Amazon Prime.