The Golden State Warriors travel to Ball Arena on Sunday, March 29, 2026, to face the Denver Nuggets. This game comes at an important time in the season. Denver is trying to stay strong in the standings, while Golden State is fighting to keep its season alive.The two teams are coming in with very different situations. Denver is healthy and playing well. Golden State is dealing with many injuries and has a shorter rotation. That puts more pressure on younger players to step up.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Injury report (March 29, 2026)
Denver Nuggets
• Nikola Jokić – Active • Jamal Murray – Active • Aaron Gordon – Active • Bruce Brown Jr. – Active • Cameron Johnson – Active • Christian Braun – Active • Tim Hardaway Jr. – Active • Hunter Tyson, Peyton Watson, DaRon Holmes II, Jonas Valančiūnas, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, Curtis Jones, Spencer Jones – All activeDenver has no players on the injury list and will play at full strength.
Golden State Warriors
• Stephen Curry – OUT (knee) • Jimmy Butler – OUT for season (knee) • Moses Moody – OUT for season (knee) • Al Horford – OUT (calf) • Seth Curry – QUESTIONABLE (adductor) • Will Richard – QUESTIONABLE (heel) • Quinten Post – QUESTIONABLE (foot)Players expected to play include Brandin Podziemski, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, Gui Santos, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney, Kyle Anderson, Pat Spencer, and others.Golden State has seven players on the injury list, including key names.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-head results
| Date | Location | Winner | Score | Notes |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Golden State | Warriors | 137-131 (OT) | Curry scored 42 points |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Denver | Nuggets | 129-104 | Denver won easily without Curry |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Golden State | Warriors | 128-117 | Podziemski played well late |
• Season series: Warriors lead 2-1
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Team stats comparison before March 29
Denver Nuggets (47-28)
| Category | Stat | NBA Rank |
| Points per game | 121.3 | 1st |
| Points allowed | 116.9 | 21st |
| Scoring differential | +4.4 | — |
| Rebounds | 43.5 | 16th |
| 3-pointers made | 14.0 | 11th |
Jokić is averaging 26.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 11.2 assists in the last 20 games. Murray is scoring 25.1 points per game.
Golden State Warriors (36-38)
| Categpry | Stat | NBA Rank |
| Points per game | 115.2 | 17th |
| Points allowed | 114.9 | 13th |
| Scoring differential | +0.3 | — |
| Rebounds | 42.6 | 22nd |
| 3-pointers made | 16.0 | 2nd |
Podziemski is leading the team with 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Gui Santos and Melton have also helped.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Matchup breakdown (March 29, 2026)
Curry’s absence vs Jokić’s control
Without Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors lose its main scorer and creator. The team will depend on Podziemski and Melton. Denver will run its offense through Jokić, who controls the game well.
Perimeter shooting vs interior dominance
Golden State depends on three-point shooting and makes a lot of them. Denver plays stronger inside with size and rebounding, led by Jokić.
Defensive balance and schedule pressure
Denver’s defense is average. Golden State’s offense has not been consistent. The Warriors are also in a tough stretch of games, which makes this harder.This game shows two teams in different spots. Denver looks strong and healthy. Golden State is dealing with injuries but still trying to compete.
