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Nuggets vs Warriors Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup: Latest Update on De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody

Image Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets meet tonight at Chase Center in one of the marquee early‑season matchups. It’s a clash of MVPs, with Stephen Curry leading the Warriors fresh off a strong opening win over the Lakers, while Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets look to rebound after a disappointing preseason finale.

Golden State enters as a slight favorite at home, but Denver’s depth and size present a serious challenge. The Warriors will rely on Curry’s shooting and the energy of Jonathan Kuminga, while Denver leans on Jokić’s playmaking and Jamal Murray’s scoring to set the tone.

Both teams know the importance of this game beyond the standings. For Golden State, it’s about proving they can still contend in a loaded Western Conference, while Denver wants to show they remain the standard after their previous-season run.

This is why Steph Curry as a screener is such a cheat code. I mean look at two defenders completely ignore Jimmy (with the ball!) and stick to Steph lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/d0BXJtuqiA
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) October 22, 2025

Game Details

Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV Channel: ESPN / NBC Sports Bay Area
Streaming: Peacock / Fubo / NBA League Pass

Here is a complete breakdown of the Nuggets vs Warriors injury report with the latest updates, plus projected starting lineups for both teams.

Nuggets vs Warriors Injury Report

Denver Nuggets Injuries

Out – None

Golden State Warriors Injuries

Out – Alex Toohey (knee)
Out – Moses Moody (calf)
Out – De’Anthony Melton (knee)

Alex Toohey has been ruled out with a knee injury after missing the preseason. Moses Moody is sidelined due to a calf issue and won’t be available against Denver. De’Anthony Melton continues his recovery from knee surgery and is expected to be re‑evaluated at the end of October.