Given their current trajectories, it’s possible – and maybe even likely – that the Warriors and Nuggets collide this postseason.
The Warriors, winners of three of the last four NBA titles, have a lengthy and decorated playoff resume, while this iteration of the Nuggets (29-13) has yet to attain postseason success. But even though Denver’s vast promise remains in its infancy, Golden State has a healthy respect for what the Nuggets are building.
“I like watching their team play,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “I think their whole management group deserves a lot of credit. They’ve made some really good moves here.