NBA: Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series at the Ball Arena. So far, the Warriors have seemed unstoppable, and various oddsmakers and analysts have predicted that they will win the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year. They've taken a dominating 3-0 lead in the series. The Nuggets have their work cut out for them against the Warriors since no club in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series. In all three games thus far, the Warriors' deadly lineup has blown the Nuggets away. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Jordan Poole have combined for 70-80 points in each game while shooting at an exceptionally high rate.

Draymond Green is putting up some of the finest defensive numbers of his career. When the reigning MVP receives the ball, he is so good at stopping him that the Warriors don't even need to double-team him. The Warriors will have a week off before playing their semifinal opponents if they sweep the Nuggets in this matchup. The Dubs will have much-needed rest and the opportunity to evaluate both prospective opponents in the Memphis-Minnesota series, which will go at least six games.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets don't appear to be the first club in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 deficit in a series. They appear to be completely overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the Warriors' speed. The Warriors' abundance of shooters and cutters has wreaked havoc on the Denver defense. Meanwhile, coach Malone and his team have been disappointed by the Warriors' outstanding defense. They'll try to keep the game on home turf and force a Game 5, but even that appears doubtful.

Injury Update for the Golden State Warriors

The Warriors' sole player on the injury report is James Wiseman, as he has been all season. After a setback in his recuperation, he was ruled out of the playoffs. Furthermore, Jordan Poole and Draymond Green are suffering from minor aches and pains but should still play.

Injuries to the Denver Nuggets

Long-term injuries have kept Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. out of the lineup. They've been on the bench for almost the whole season. Murray was expected to return for the playoffs, but now that the Nuggets are down 0-3, he is unlikely to return.

Predicted Lineups for Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets

Because Curry is still on a minutes limit, the Warriors are likely to stick with their starting lineup from the first three games of the series. In the backcourt, Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson should start, while Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green should start in the frontcourt. As is customary, Kevon Looney might be the focal point. Curry will start at point guard, while Poole will start at small forward if coach Kerr decides to start the death lineup. Green will then move to the center position, with Wiggins taking over as the power forward.

The Nuggets should start with their normal starting lineup. The backcourt will most likely be run by Monte Morris and Will Barton, with Jeff Green starting at small forward. Aaron Gordon could keep his power forward spot, while Nikola Jokic will start in the center position, as is customary. Bryn Forbes, Austin Rivers, and Bones Hyland should all come off the bench.

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Starting 5s

Golden State Warriors

G - Jordan Poole | G - Klay Thompson | F - Andrew Wiggins | F - Draymond Green | C - Kevon Looney.

Denver Nuggets

G - Monte Morris | G - Will Barton | F - Jeff Green | F - Aaron Gordon | C - Nikola Jokic.