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Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets: preview and Win Meter

Golden State Warriors → Brooklyn Nets →

The edge goes to the Warriors on the road against the Nets on Monday, March 29, at about 61%. That is a real edge, but the Nets are far from out of it.

How the Win Meter reads

The Win Meter reads the Warriors 61%, with a projected score of Golden State Warriors 116, Brooklyn Nets 113. The rating gap is 177 points in favor of the Warriors, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Nets on top of that.

Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 39 times in 100 games like this, the Nets would win.

Recent form

The Warriors are 1-3 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -5.8. The Nets are 0-3 this season and 0-5 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -18.

The Warriors' best recent win was 134-114 on the road against DEN.

The Warriors were beaten 127-105 on the road by LAL not long ago.

The Nets were beaten 136-101 on the road by TOR not long ago.

Offense against defense

The Warriors score 117.3 a game and allow 120.8. The Nets score 111 and allow 123.7. Pairing each offense with the other defense points to about 120.5 for the Warriors and 115.9 for the Nets, a simple check on the Win Meter's projection.

The Nets have been tough to score on, which should slow the Warriors.

The Warriors have defended better than the Nets have scored, so the Nets may need to find offense elsewhere.

Injuries to watch

Out: Kristaps Porzingis (GSW), expected back Dec 1, 2026, Jimmy Butler (GSW), expected back Jan 2, 2027, Moses Moody (GSW), expected back Dec 1, 2026, Tyler Bilodeau (BKN), expected back Oct 30, 2026, and Joshua Jefferson (BKN).

The season series

In our records of recent meetings, the Warriors lead 3-1, with the Warriors outscoring the Nets by an average of 2.5 points per game. The last meeting was BKN 106, GSW 109.

Last five games

Oldest to newest. Tap a result for the score.

Warriors1-4, -5.8 avg margin
Nets0-5, -18 avg margin

Pick a result above.

Offense against defense

Scoring per game. Matchup math pairs each offense with the other team's defense.

Points scored
117.3
111
Points allowed
120.8
123.7
Matchup math
120.5
115.9
■ Warriors■ Nets

Keys to the game

  • Scoring math favors the Warriors: about 120.5 points expected against 115.9.
  • Health: 8 players are listed as out, so watch who steps into the rotation.
  • Home court is worth about three and a half points in our model, which helps the Nets.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 25: BKN 106, GSW 109
  • Dec 29: GSW 120, BKN 107
  • Mar 6: GSW 121, BKN 119
  • Nov 25: BKN 128, GSW 120

Injury report

Golden State Warriors
  • Kristaps Porzingis Out · back Dec 1
  • Jimmy Butler Out · back Jan 2
  • Moses Moody Out · back Dec 1
Brooklyn Nets
  • Tyler Bilodeau Out · back Oct 30
  • Joshua Jefferson Out
  • Grant Nelson Out
  • Drake Powell Out
  • Ben Saraf Out

Win Meter

61%
39%
WarriorsNets

Projected score: Warriors 116, Nets 113

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Win Meter lab

The reading comes from the rating gap plus a bonus for home court and rest. Slide the bonus to see how much it matters.

61%
39%
WarriorsNets

Matchup at a glance

GSWBKN
Record1-30-3
Last 5LLLLWLLLLL
Points per game117.3111
Allowed per game120.8123.7
Days of rest––
Rating14611284

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