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Nuggets Seek to Strike Gold Against Warriors at Chase Center

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to face off against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Nuggets have been on a roll, with a recent victory over the Hornets showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court. With an 18-point win and a commanding lead for nearly 39 minutes of game time, they demonstrated why they're one of the top contenders this season.


DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 25: Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets direct teammate Michael Porter Jr. (1) where to be on defenses against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 120-114 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, December 25, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

The Nuggets' efficiency rating from that game was an outstanding 137, and they managed to convert 58 percent from two-point range while also hitting 40 percent from beyond the arc. Their defensive prowess was equally notable, holding their opponents to just 93 points with a defensive rating of approximately 94.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for Denver. In their matchup against Oklahoma City Thunder just days prior, they faced a tough loss by a margin of -26 points in plus-minus terms. Despite this setback, there were still positives to take away; notably their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive figure above two.


In another recent contest against Memphis Grizzlies, Denver's offensive firepower was on full display as they racked up an astonishing 142 points with an offensive rating nearing 139 and shot an effective field goal percentage close to 68 percent.


As we look towards this upcoming clash with Golden State Warriors, it's clear that maintaining these high levels of offensive execution will be key for Denver. The team will need to replicate its strong shooting performance and tight defense displayed in past games while also addressing any inconsistencies that have surfaced.


Fans can catch all the action live on TNT channel number 245 when these two teams go head-to-head on January 5th at Chase Center in San Francisco – tip-off is scheduled for local venue time (US/Pacific).

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