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Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors: Game Keys and Preview

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 9:39 p.m. ET

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Jan 13, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets will finally be on their home court; the only downside is that they will be playing the Golden State Warriors.

After a quick 2-0 start to the preseason, the Denver Nuggets have dropped their past two games in embarrassing fashion to the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

That could quickly switch though.

This is exciting to see, and it means that we will finally have some meat to our takeaways. This Denver team will by vying for a playoff spot, and it will be intriguing to see how a full healthy (not resting) team will be. Obviously, Gary Harris and Darrell Arthur are still out till after the season opener.

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The Denver Nuggets have put up several solid numbers throughout this preseason that will yield dividends not only but also in the season. With their 51.0 rebounds per game, the Nuggets have shown a dominance on the boards that should continue with Jurkic starting.

This game will be intriguing as the Denver Nuggets were one of the only teams to give the Golden State Warriors a loss last season. They handed the Warriors their third loss.

That is a pretty cool video. The Pepsi Center seemed electric in a season that it was often dead.

While this game will not mean too much, especially if the Warriors don’t play their starters long, it will see be a key game to see Denver’s starting units competing together.

Jan 13, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the net against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

What must Denver do

They may have to go small ball.

I’ve been preaching to see a Chandler-Gallinari lineup throughout the preseason, and it may finally happen.

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Expecting the Warriors bring their starters for even the first five minutes, coach Malone will most likely find out quickly that Nikola Jokic can not guard Draymond Green, but could Chandler or Gallinari?

Limit Turnovers

This will a key for the Denver Nuggets as point guard Emmanuel Mudiay and several others have had their fair share of turnovers problems this preseason. Considering just the NBA teams, the Nuggets have committed the six most turnovers per game which must stop if they even want to compete with the 2x MVP Stephen Curry and company.

Prove Yourself

The goal is the playoffs, and they need to prove that. While it will tell how the regular season will go, beating Golden State at home in their first game in the Pepsi Center will create a buzz in the Mile High City for this Nuggets season. In order to gain some fan tractions, the Nuggets need to be win this game and prove to them self that they can beat the best.

Conclusion

While living in Ohio, I will certainly be present in heart as the Denver Nuggets will strive to beat the super team that is the Golden State Warriors.

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