Is Draymond Green playing tonight against the Nuggets? Latest on Warriors forward's availability for Emirates NBA Cup clash (Dec. 3)
Draymond Green is ruled out after being listed as doubtful for the Warriors when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors forward has not missed a game this season and has anchored the Warriors' defense, which is ranked fifth in defensive rating. He has been his usual defensive self, averaging 8.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block in 28.5 minutes per game.
According to The San Francisco Chronicle's Sam Gordon, Green is listed as questionable with left calf tightness for Tuesday. Keeping Draymond Green and Steph Curry fresh is of paramount importance to Coach Steve Kerr, who has opted for a very long rotation and has been considering trimming the rotation in their recent four-game losing streak.
Kyle Anderson is positioned to take over at forward against Denver if Draymond Green is unavailable. Anderson, who turned out to be a handful against the Nuggets in the playoffs with the Timberwolves is averaging 5.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg and 2.4 apg in 15 minutes per game this season.
How has Draymond Green fared against the Nuggets?
In his last five regular season games against the Nuggets, Draymond Green averaged 9.2 apg, 8.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg, while shooting 56.7% from the field and 40% from 3. Despite these impressive stats, Green's season record against the Nuggets has been lackluster, compiling a 2-3 record over them in this period.
Where and how to watch Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets?
The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to meet the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET in the Ball Arena. The Warriors will be looking to reverse a four-game losing skid, while Denver will be looking to improve upon their 6-7 record against Western Conference teams.
Fans watching in the USA can catch the action on TNT or DirecTV Stream, or opt for NBA League Pass. To listen to the action, fans can tune in to Sirius XM Radio.