Nuggets and Warriors Clash in Thrilling NBA Showdown

1st Quarter Report

After a tough loss on the road in their last outing, the Nuggets have shown improved performance on their home court. The competition remains tight after the first quarter, with the Nuggets leading 33-31 over the Warriors.

This season has been filled with nail-biting games for the Nuggets, as they have experienced six matchups decided by narrow margins. Thus far, they are in another close contest with the Warriors, and it remains to be seen if they will manage to extend their lead.

Who’s Playing

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Denver Nuggets.

Current Records: Golden State 12-7, Denver 10-8

How To Watch

When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
TV: TNT
Follow: CBS Sports App
Ticket Cost: $40.00

What to Know

Having lost eight of their last ten matchups against the Nuggets since April 2022, the Warriors are looking to close that gap on Tuesday. They are facing the Nuggets, who are favored to win by 4.5 points.

The Warriors aim to regain momentum after suffering their fourth consecutive loss this past Saturday, where they fell 113-105 to the Suns. Meanwhile, the Nuggets lost 126-122 against the Clippers, failing to capitalize on their advantage despite Nikola Jokic’s triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Even in defeat, the Nuggets exhibited outstanding teamwork with 37 assists, ranking second in assists per game overall, outperforming the Clippers who managed only 28.

Following their recent defeat, the Warriors’ record stands at 12-7, while the Nuggets dropped to 10-8, ending their three-game win streak away from home.

The last encounter between these teams saw the Nuggets dominate with a 119-103 win in February, heavily influenced by Jokic’s impressive triple-double performance of 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists. With the stakes high, the Warriors must find a way to contain Jokic.