Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - March 7th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22

Golden State superstar Steph Curry in action
Golden State superstar Steph Curry in action

The Golden State Warriors will travel to Denver to take on the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Monday night.

The Warriors (43-21) are second in the Western Conference, eight games behind Phoenix Suns (51-13), who hold the NBA's best record. The Warriors are an impressive 26-7 at home but only 17-14 on the road. They are on a four-game losing streak, winning two of their last 10 outings.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets (38-26) currently occupy the sixth spot in the Western Conference. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are 2.5 games behind Utah Jazz, who are fourth in the standings.

The Nuggets, who are 19-11 at home and 19-15 away this season, are indebted to the exploits of superstar and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.


Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Warriors superstar Draymond Green
Warriors superstar Draymond Green

The Warriors are coming into this game with a key absentee in Draymond Green, who is nursing a back injury but is expected to be back soon. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins will also miss this clash due to their scheduled rest. Gary Payton II, meanwhile, is out due to a knee injury.

Player

Status

Reason

Draymond GreenOut Back
Steph CurryOut Rest
Klay ThompsonOut Rest
Andre WigginsOut Rest
Gary Payton IIOut Knee

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Nikola Jokic against the Toronto Raptors
Nikola Jokic against the Toronto Raptors

Just as they've done all season long, the Nuggets will continue to be without the services of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Barring these two absentees, Denver will only be missing Will Barton Rivers, as he is out due to an ankle injury.

Player

Status

Reason

Michael Porter Jr.Out Back
Jamal MurrayOut Knee
Will BartonOut Ankle

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Lineups

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors could see Jordan Poole and Damion Lee man the backcourt. The frontcourt should be taken care of by Otto Porter Jr. and Jonathan Kuminga, while the center could be Kevon Looney.

Denver Nuggets

Monte Morris and Bryn Forbes could be the starting guards for the Nuggets, while the frontcourt could be manned by Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green. Superstar Nikola Jokic should take up his usual center spot.


Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Starting 5s

Golden State Warriors

G - Jordan Poole; G - Damion Lee; F - Otto Porter Jr.; F - Jonathan Kuminga; C - Kevon Looney.

Denver Nuggets

G: Monte Morris; G: Bryn Forbes; F: Aaron Gordon; F: Jeff Green; C: Nikola Jokic.


Also Read: Complete NBA TV Schedule for 2021-22 Season.

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