Holding serve in the non-Jokic minutes can be the difference between chasing a game and managing it. That kind of big-man— Big Val— basketball is mandatory if the Nuggets want to survive stretches against top-tier opponents. Every contender needs reliable relief for its superstar.

Stephen Curry entered his 17th NBA season already regarded as one of the most transformative players in basketball history. The Golden State Warriors star has redefined the modern game with his shooting, helping guide the franchise to four NBA championships while earning two league MVP awards and 11 All-Star selections.

Warriors' Steph Curry reacts to Aaron Gordon's career night as Golden State edges Denver in overtime thriller at Chase Center.

The Golden State Warriors look to build off their opening night win with a home contest against the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets open their season against the Golden State Warriors Thursday at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Before the Warriors meet the Trail Blazers, here's all the info you need for Friday's contest, including how to watch.

In what nearly ended up as a Denver Nuggets season opener road win vs. the Golden State Warriors, wound up turning in the other direction in the final minutes of the fourth quarter on a Steph Curry game-tying three with less than 30 seconds to go, sending the game to overtime, which spiraled into an eventual 131-137 loss for Denver.

Stephen Curry praised former Florida guard and Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard after their win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.