The Denver Nuggets face the Golden State Warriors in a regular season NBA game on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 (10/23/25) at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

The Golden State Warriors have begun the 2025-26 NBA season 2-0. A convincing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night was followed by an OT thriller win against the Denver Nuggets. Stephen Curry looks like he’s still that guy.

Hours before the Warriors tipped off against the Nuggets, an active player and active coach were arrested in a sports gambling sting.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Former NBA Coach Explains Why Warriors Are ‘Dark Horse’ to Win NBA Title. Last season, the Warriors fell to the Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference semifinals.

Thursday's NBA action continues with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

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Warriors big man Al Horford is calling for the NBA to take action as gambling has become more prominent with fans around the league.

After that, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic put on a show with 43 points (17-27 FG, 2-10 3-point), 12 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block over 41 minutes against the Warriors with LeBron James (sciatica) out.