The Golden State Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets in their home opener on Thursday night.
The Nuggets enter this game as 1.5-point favorites on the road, despite struggling in this spot last season.
With Nikola Jokic on their team, the Nuggets will be a contender, as he is coming off arguably his best season.
As long as the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic on their team, they will be a contender.
Jokic led the NBA in Box Plus/Minus, estimating the points per 100 possessions he contributes to his team above league average.
Author's summary: Nuggets face Warriors in home opener.