The warriors and nuggets' first playoff showdown will begin at 8:30 a.m. on April 17, when Campazzo was suspended for shoving Harrington from behind in the regular season finale with the Lakers, curry is currently in active recovery and has a good chance of playing in G1. The two sides met four times in the regular season, and the Nuggets had a 3-1 advantage, but they did not play in these four games. This time the two teams meet in the semi-finals, who can qualify?
Warriors playoff lineup expected: Starting for Curry, Klay, Green, Wiggins, Looney. Substitutes, Payton Jr., Potter, brother-in-law, Bjelica, Cuminga, Moody. The manager is Cole.
The Nuggets are expected to playoff lineups: starting for Jokic, Gordon, Morris, Jeff Green, And Rivers Jr. The benches are Hyland, Cousins, Forbes, Green, Campazzo and Reid. The manager is Malone.
The Warriors' regular season record is 53-29, third in the West, averaging 98.7 (15th), 111 points per game (15th), 45.5 rebounds (5th), 27.1 assists (5th), 8.8 steals (3rd), 4.5 blocks (18th), 46.9% shooting percentage (8th), 36.4% three-point shooting (7th), 76.9% free throw shooting (17th), Three-point shooting 39.4 (3rd), 14.3 three-point shooting (3rd), 14.9 turnovers (ranked 2), offensive efficiency 112.1 (15th), defensive efficiency 106.6 (2nd).
The Nuggets' regular-season record is 48-34, ranked 6th in the West, averaging 98.4 (20th), 112.7 points per game (10th), 44.1 rebounds (17th), 27.8 assists (3rd), 7.2 steals (18th), 3.7 blocks (29th), 48.3% shooting percentage (2nd), 35.3% three-point shooting (16th), 79.5% free throw shooting (8th), Three-point shooting 35.9 (13th), 12.7 three-point shooting (13th), 14.9 turnovers (ranked 2), 113.8 offensive efficiency (6th), and defensive efficiency 111.5 (15th).
Judging from the regular season statistics of both teams, the Warriors defended better and the Nuggets had stronger offensive capabilities. The Warriors dominated rebounds, steals, blocks, three-point shooting, and three-point shooting, while the Nuggets dominated in scoring, assists, shooting percentage, free throw shooting percentage, and other data.
On December 29 last year, the Warriors lost to the Nuggets 86-89 at home, and in the final moments, Barton made a basket and Jokic fatally blocked the Nuggets to win. Curry had 23 points and four assists on 5-of-14 shooting from three-point range, and Jokic had 22 points, 19 rebounds and five assists on 8-of-19 shooting. Warriors Green, Klay and Poole are out.
On February 17, the Warriors lost to the Nuggets 116-117 at home, and Curry scored a crucial 2+1 Warriors lead, but Morris completed the dead end with three points. Curry had 25 points and six assists on 1-of-7 three-pointers, the Warriors had seven in double figures, and Jokic had 35 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists on 13-of-24 shooting. Warriors Green is out.
On March 8, the Warriors lost 124-131 to the Nuggets. Poole had 32 points and seven assists on 8-of-12 shooting from three-point range, Moody Burst had 30 points and three rebounds, and Jokic had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists on 12-of-17 shooting. Warriors Curry, Green and Klay are out.
On March 11, the Warriors won 113-102 against the Nuggets. Curry had 34 points and nine assists on 5-of-12 shooting from three-point range, Poole had 21 points and seven assists, and Jokic had 23 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists on 0-of-8 three-pointers. Warriors Green is out.
Although the Warriors lost 4 games and 3 losses, but only lost 11 points in 3 games, and these 4 games Green did not play, Klay missed 2 games, Curry and Poole each missed 1 game, if the Warriors lineup is complete, the strength of the two sides is still relatively close.
From the perspective of regular season meetings, Jokic's data against the Warriors is very luxurious, These 4 games Jokic averaged 28 points, 15.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game, in addition to the slightly lower three-point shooting rate, his 2-point shooting rate is terrible, that is to say, Jokic is basically giving and taking on the inside line, coupled with his excellent rebounding ability and good passing ability, if the Warriors want to win, how to limit Jokic is the first problem that needs to be solved, it is expected that the Warriors will let Green defend Jokic, while needing others to pinch, but also must rotate quickly.
The Warriors may have a point problem curry just came back to find a feel, from March 17 and the Celtics game injured to now, Curry has been absent for almost a month, after his absence, the Warriors are in a big mess, once played a 1-6 record, including losing to the Magic, Wizards and other weak teams, as long as Curry is there, the Warriors have every possibility.
Clay found his form at the end of the season, scoring 41 points on 7-of-14 shooting from three-point range in the game against the Pelicans, which is the second time he has scored a 40+ in three years, and hopefully his form can continue well.
For the Nuggets, Jokic's state does not have to worry, Campazo's ban is only one, whether Murray and Porter can return is the most critical, Porter has played 9 games this season, Murray has not played a game this season, there have been reports that the two are about to return, but they have not returned until the end of the regular season, so it is expected that the possibility of a comeback in this round is unlikely.
From the perspective of lineup alignment, the Nuggets inside Jokic + Cousins + Jermicha Green faced warriors Green + Looney + Bjlitsa. This set of duels has obvious advantages, the Nuggets' inside height advantage is too obvious, and the Warriors are at a disadvantage at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
Frontal duel warrior Wiggins + a brother + Cumminga + Porter vs. Nuggets Gordon + Jeff Green, it should be said that the two sides are equal. Wiggins's play is always tepid, and the attack of a brother is basically gone, but there will be occasional flashes of inspiration on the defensive end, and the Nuggets side of Gordon and Green are at the peak of their careers.
Backcourt vs. Warriors Curry + Klay + Poole + Payton Jr. vs. Nuggets Rivers Jr. + Campazzo + Morris + Barton + Forbes + Hyland. The advantage of the Warriors in the backcourt is more obvious, even if Curry or Klay is not accurate, but Poole's play has always been more reliable.
Both coaches Cole and Malone are both disciples of Popovich, and both have a lot of coaching experience, it should be said that the dishes on the table are these, and see what kind of visual feast the two chefs can give to the fans.
Combined with the above situation, I think this group of duels have the possibility of playing 7 games, both sides have a more obvious advantage, if Curry and Klay feel no problem, I am inclined to the Warriors to advance, this group of duels I expect the Warriors 4-2 Nuggets. Thank you for reading, welcome to like and follow, and leave your valuable comments.