The Golden State Warriors face the Brooklyn Nets in the second night of a back-to-back at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on Monday, Dec. 29 at the Barclays Center in New York.
The Warriors look to start another winning streak after having their previous three-game streak snapped in a 141-127 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 28.
Golden State (16-16) is currently eighth in the Western Conference standings, while Brooklyn (10-19) sits 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets enter the game having won three consecutive games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers and Raptors.
Here’s what you need to know about Monday’s matchup between the Nets and Warriors.
Warriors keys to victory
- Learn from last game’s mistakes: After a loss to the Raptors, Golden State should look to focus on the little things that cost them the game in Toronto: taking care of the basketball, rebounding and continuous physical play.
- Contain the Thomas-Porter Jr. Show: Defensively, there will have to be a heightened focus as the Warriors face volume scorers Michael Porter Jr., averaging 25.8 points per game, and Cam Thomas, who averages 22.3 points.
- Defend the paint: It’s easier said than done since Quinten Post is the lone 7-footer on the team, but the Warriors have to defend the paint better than they have. Not only were they outrebounded last game, but they also allowed 70 points in the paint.
- More involvement from others: When the Warriors are passing the ball and everyone is involved they are a much better team. No matter how entertaining it is to watch Curry go on a flurry, guys have to remain involved in the offense and knock down good looks when the ball swings their way.
How to watch Nets vs. Warriors: TV channel, live stream
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
- Location: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York)
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Bay Area; YES Network
- Live stream: NBA League Pass; Fubo
Warriors’ next five games
- Dec. 31 at Charlotte Hornets
- Jan. 2 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jan. 3 vs. Utah Jazz
- Jan. 5 at Los Angeles Clippers
- Jan. 7 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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