PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets visit Golden State at Chase Center on Sunday, February 22, at 3:30 p.m. ET , setting up a clash between two teams headed in opposite directions. Denver dominated Portland 157-103 on Friday , while Golden State fell to Boston 121-110 on Feb. 19 , creating a stark confidence gap entering this matchup. The Warriors sit eighth in the West at 29-27, while Denver claims third place with a 36-21 record. The Nuggets rank second in efficient three-point shooting and possess the league's third-best turnover rate, while the Warriors lead the NBA in three-point attempt frequency at 51.1% and rank fifth in forcing turnovers . The absence of Stephen Curry reshapes Golden State's offensive identity, forcing the team to lean heavily on ball movement and role-player contributions. Denver's most significant weakness is interior rebounding, ranking 28th in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.2% , a vulnerability Golden State might attempt to exploit on the glass. Nikola Jokic enters averaging 29.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.7 assists, with Jamal Murray providing secondary scoring at 25.8 points per game. The Warriors' defensive structure ranks among the league's best, but their 24th-ranked defensive rebounding and high turnover rate create potential weak spots Denver can target with methodical execution.