The Warriors roll into Brooklyn with renewed energy since acquiring Jimmy Butler, having won eight of their last ten and looking like a completely different team than the one that started the season.
For the Nets, who've dropped their last five straight and sit 2.5 games out of the play-in spot, Cam Thomas's impressive 24-point scoring average hasn't been enough to overcome their league-worst fourth-quarter production.
The Brooklyn Nets host the Golden State Warriors at the Barclays Center in what could be a telling matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors matchup, our predictive model gives the Warriors a 77.5% chance of defeating the Nets.
Pre-game probabilities
Golden State Warriors
Moneyline
Win %
77.5%
22.5%
Brooklyn Nets
Golden State Warriors: 77.5% win probability
- Superior offensive efficiency (7,015 points scored in 62 games)
- Better win-loss record (34-28 vs Nets' 21-40)
- Strong recent form (WWLWW vs Nets' LLLLL)
Brooklyn Nets: 22.5% win probability
- League-worst scoring output in Eastern Conference (6,402 points in 61 games)
- Poor defensive record (6,806 points against in 61 games)
- Current five-game losing streak (LLLLL)
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors preview
The Warriors roll into Brooklyn with a swagger we haven't seen from them in months, riding high on their recent acquisition of Jimmy Butler that's sparked a remarkable 9-2 run.
Steph Curry's been cooking with his usual flair, dropping 24 points per game, but it's the Warriors' newfound defensive identity that's turning heads - they're holding opponents to just 111 points while dominating the offensive glass.
The Nets, meanwhile, are stuck in a brutal five-game skid and looking completely lost in fourth quarters, where they're dead last in scoring across the league.
Cam Thomas has been a bright spot for Brooklyn, putting up an impressive 24.2 points per night, but he's fighting an uphill battle against a Warriors squad that's won seven of their last nine road games.
The matchup at Barclays has some extra spice given the Warriors' recent struggles against Atlantic Division teams, though they've been absolutely crushing it against Eastern Conference opponents, winning eight of their last nine.
With Kuminga sidelined for Golden State and the Nets missing Noah Clowney, both teams will need to dig deep into their benches.
Keep an eye on Butler, who's been quietly efficient since joining the Warriors, putting up 16.3 points and making smart plays that don't always show up in the box score.
Given how these teams are trending in opposite directions, this could get ugly fast for the home crowd - the Nets haven't exactly been making Barclays Center a fortress against Western Conference visitors this season.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors form
Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors head to head
Brooklyn Nets
67%
Golden State Warriors
33%
Nov 26, 2024
Golden State Warriors
120 : 128
Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 2024
Brooklyn Nets
98 : 109
Golden State Warriors
Dec 17, 2023
Golden State Warriors
124 : 120
Brooklyn Nets
Jan 23, 2023
Golden State Warriors
116 : 120
Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 2022
Brooklyn Nets
143 : 113
Golden State Warriors
Jan 30, 2022
Golden State Warriors
110 : 106
Brooklyn Nets
