PREVIEW: The New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors meet for the first time this season on Thursday at Chase Center. The Knicks have lost 6 of their last 8 games , arriving at this matchup in a concerning slump despite their strong regular-season credentials. The Warriors will have a slight advantage on Thursday, as they enter the contest with a full day's rest, while the Knicks are on the back end of a back-to-back. Jalen Brunson is questionable with an ankle injury , which could significantly impact New York's offensive firepower heading into hostile territory. Golden State brings formidable scoring weapons to this contest, with Stephen Curry averaging 28.8 points and 4.7 assists leading the charge at home. The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season at 15.9, and 1st in three-point field goal attempts per game at 44.2. New York counters with multiple offensive threats, as Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22 points and 2.9 assists. The clash between Golden State's elite perimeter shooting and New York's depth in the paint sets the stage for an intriguing strategic battle.