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By Mathew Huff

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 23: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 23, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 23: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 23, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Denver Nuggets will look to bounce back in the bay.

After a very disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings the other night, the Denver Nuggets will have a tough battle battling the defending champion, Warriors on the road.

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While the Nuggets did defeat Golden State the last time these teams faced off, Golden State will be looking for vengeance in this match up.

The Warriors will possibly be without Kevin Durant in this game, but they still have plenty of firepower in their other three stars. Not to mention, their bench isn’t one to overlook too especially Andre Igoudala is actually a NBA Finals MVP which many forget.

Nikola Jokic has to play a lot better than he has been, otherwise, this Denver squad will get blown out in the Oracle Arena.

Denver cannot rely on Gary Harris and Jamal Murray to save the day every time. Jokic must embrace his super star role and start being a little more “selfish,” in looking for his shot and being much more aggressive. Without Paul Millsap, he must start stepping up in crucial games like this one where Denver has to win to stay a float in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Denver has a lot to prove after they committed 20 plus turnovers in the loss to the Sacramento Kings. Considering Golden State is one of the best defensive units int the league, they must take better care of the ball if they want to upset the defending champs for the second time this year.

Jamal Murray will have his work cut out for him as he will be guarding Steph Curry, who has been on an absolute tear as of late.

The Nuggets have not inspired a lot of confidence lately, so this will be a good game for them to renew the faith within Nuggets Nation.

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