UPDATE: In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Golden State Warriors secured a 137-131 victory against the Denver Nuggets Thursday night at Chase Center, overshadowing an incredible performance by Aaron Gordon, who scored 50 points.
With just 26 seconds left in regulation, Gordon hit his 10th three-pointer to give the Nuggets a three-point lead, capping off a career night. However, Stephen Curry responded with a jaw-dropping 34-footer just five seconds later, tying the game and igniting the crowd. Curry finished the night with 42 points, showcasing his clutch abilities when it mattered most.
“The bigger the moment, the more he rises,” said Warriors’ forward Draymond Green about Curry. “He loves the show.” The Warriors improved to 2-0 this season, gaining momentum as they aim for a strong playoff run.
Gordon’s performance was historic, as he became only the 17th player in NBA history to make 10 three-pointers in a game while on the losing side. His impressive shooting included a staggering 17-of-21 from the field and 10-of-11 from beyond the arc. Curry acknowledged Gordon’s evolution: “Whatever he did this summer, it worked.”
In a strategic twist, Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr deployed a larger lineup late in the game, suggested by assistant coaches Terry Stotts and Chris DeMarco. This lineup, featuring Curry, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Green, and newly acquired Al Horford, successfully erased a seven-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation. “It was really fun to watch a group that’s never played together close a game against one of the best teams in the league,” Kerr stated.
The game was tightly contested, with the Warriors struggling when Curry was off the court but dominating during his minutes. Curry’s 14-of-25 shooting performance included six three-pointers, making it one of his best home openers yet.
Next, the Nuggets will return home to face the Phoenix Suns on October 28, 2023, as they look to bounce back from this tough loss. Meanwhile, the Warriors aim to maintain their momentum as they continue their pursuit of a championship.
