The NBA’s Friday slate showcases an exciting confrontation between the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors hold a record of 45-31, having secured 23 wins at home, while the Nuggets stand at 47-30 overall with 22 victories on the road. After suffering two consecutive losses, Denver finds itself as the No. 3 seed in the Western playoff picture, following a 113-106 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Conversely, Golden State has won four games in a row and currently occupies the 5-seed position, defeating the Lakers 123-116 in their most recent performance.

Player injuries for Denver include Jamal Murray (hamstring) being questionable, while Stephen Curry (pelvis) and Jimmy Butler (forearm) are listed as questionable for the Warriors.

Game Details

• Time: 10 PM ET
• Spread: Nuggets -1
• Over/Under: 236.5 points

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