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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 31, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets will host the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena in Colorado.
The Nuggets are coming off a 135-129 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokic led the way with 33 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal while shooting 13/16 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Announce Surprising Injury Report
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sideline during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Aaron Gordon has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).
This late into the season, teams are typically dealing with a lot of injuries.
That said, the Nuggets will be fully healthy for Sunday’s game.
No players are on their entire injury report.
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 25: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets warms up against the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena on February 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
Nuggets This Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)
The Nuggets are in the middle of another strong year as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 47-28 record in 75 games.
They have won five games in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
At home, the Nuggets have gone 23-13 in the 36 games they have hosted at Ball Arena.
Following the Warriors, they will play their next game on Wednesday when they visit the Jazz in Salt Lake City.
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets fields questions during Media Day at Ball Arena on September 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Nuggets are coming off a year where they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They have been unable to return to the Western Conference finals since winning the title in 2023.
The NBA wrote: “JOKIĆ, NUGGETS GO FOR 6 IN A ROW 🔥
The West’s #4 Nuggets look to stay hot as they host the Warriors, who seek their 4th straight win!
10:00pm/et • NBC & Peacock”
GettyDENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks up during a timeout in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
Golden State Ahead Of Visit To Denver
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 7: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a timeout in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on November 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Warriors are a team that has been dealing with a lot of injuries.
They come into the night as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 36-38 record in 74 games.
On the road, the Warriors are 15-23 in the 38 games they have played away from the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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