Why Curry vs. Jokic Is the Matchup Everyone’s Talking About!

Tuesday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets has a few implications. First, the NBA Cup group phase concludes on Tuesday evening. Second, the Warriors lost four consecutive games, looking for refuge at the Chase Center. Third, the game features a prolific matchup between polar opposite superstars Stephen Curry and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

TNT has the potential to set records, given the Warriors vs. Nuggets game is the second game of their Tuesday doubleheader.

Although the Nuggets haven’t started the season on the best of terms, given their barely-above-water 10-8 record, Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. Typically, whichever team has the best player settles most arguments and showdowns.

Jokic averages 29 points on 56 percent shooting from the field and a stunningly efficient 50 percent from the 3-point line. In classic Jokic fashion, the three-time MVP pushes his greatness to the next level in light of his 13.2 rebounds per game and 10.7 assists average.

However, as marvelous as Jokic is, Curry provides the wild card most teams can’t match or even predict. Also, desperate Curry is a dangerous factor for opposing teams.

The Warriors’ losing streak instills a hunger and desperation for a team slipping from the top of the Western Conference. Despite missing the playoffs last season and losing Klay Thompson in free agency, the Warriors torched the NBA with a 7-1 start. Understanding the implications of a fifth consecutive loss will likely intensify the Warriors’ effort to push the visiting Nuggets into another instant classic.

History suggests Tuesday’s game could go either way. Curry is 13-13 all-time vs. Jokic, dropping the previous five contests to the superstar center.

However, despite the Warriors’ current skid at the hands of the Nuggets, Curry’s averages from the 26 games allude to a top performance from the four-time NBA champion.

Curry averages 26.5 points on 48 percent shooting from the field and 41 percent from deep.

Look for both teams to come out swinging, and don’t plan on changing the channel.