Michael Malone made a bold statement in June, right after he coached the Nuggets to the first NBA title in franchise history -- Denver could win it all again. Eight games into the season, and the Nuggets look hungry to repeat as champs, but so far, they've been given few big tests to pass. However, Denver will face a challenge on Wednesday night when it opposes the visiting Golden State Warriors. The matchup features the two most recent title winners, and both look as if they could meet deep in the playoffs next spring. Golden State has an aging group that could have one or two more title runs in it, but through eight games, age is serving the Warriors well. Stephen Curry, 35, has been Golden State's leading scorer in every game, while Chris Paul, 38, tops the team with an average of 7.8 assists per contest. Paul, acquired in the offseason, committed six turnovers through the season's first four games but hasn't given the ball away since. He scored a season-high 17 points in 120-109 a win at Detroit on Monday night as Golden State played on the road for the sixth time in the past seven games. The Warriors are a fantastic public fade, and the entire world will be on the Nuggets here but we think Golden State shows up with pride and hangs tough.