The Golden State Warriors kick off NBA Cup play with a Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. The tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in Denver and the game will be available on Prime Video.
The Warriors fell to the Sacramento Kings 121–116 in their last game despite strong efforts from their young players. Golden State played without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, while the Kings were missing Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard led the Warriors with a combined 58 points. Sacramento’s veteran experience, anchored by Russell Westbrook’s triple-double of 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, proved decisive in the win.
“We can’t keep giving away points on turnovers,” said Steve Kerr after Wednesday’s loss.
The Warriors allowed 30 points off 19 turnovers in that game and currently rank fourth in the NBA for turnovers per game at 17.2. With Kerr’s warning clear, Golden State is expected to prioritize ball security in tonight’s matchup.
Author's summary: The Warriors face the Nuggets in the NBA Cup opener amid injuries, emphasizing tighter ball control after costly turnovers in their last game.