Warriors face big man test with Jokić and Giannis doubleheader

The NBA scheduling gods have a twisted sense of humor. Just as the Golden State Warriors are hitting their stride with their revamped Jimmy Butler-infused roster, they’re about to face basketball’s version of Godzilla and King Kong in back-to-back home games.

First comes Nikola Joki\u0107 and the Denver Nuggets, fresh off an embarrassing loss to the lowly Wizards where their perimeter defense got absolutely shredded. Then it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks, who despite their road struggles (14-17), remain a formidable beast with a Greek Freak who’s averaging a casual 30.4 points per game.

For Golden State, this isn’t just a test – it’s a major exam for their small-ball philosophy in…