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.

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.

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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Three days into the season, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and his players found themselves fielding questions about the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and others.

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

The good news for the Warriors is that they will have Al Horford available for Thursday’s game as ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported that the veteran center will play against the Nuggets but will likely sit out Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second night of a back-to-back.