SUNDAY NBA PRESEASON HOOPS 🏀
▪️ The Warriors and the Clippers face off in Honolulu
▪️ The Jazz and the Nuggets take the Via @NBA on X
What happened: The Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers will meet in Hawaii. The Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz are set to play their exhibition matchup in Colorado.
Why it matters: Teams are using these early matchups to finalize rosters ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. The Clippers open their exhibition schedule against the Warriors in a unique Pacific setting. Denver and Utah will evaluate player conditioning at altitude during their divisional clash.
By the numbers: The Nuggets bring an 8-0 record into the contest while averaging 132.4 points per game. The Jazz look to improve upon a 1-8 mark, currently allowing 133.0 points per outing.
What to watch: Coaching staffs will monitor rotation minutes closely as the regular season approaches.