Key Takeaways:
- Stephen Curry delivered 42 points and hit a crucial late three-pointer to force overtime as Golden State triumphed 137-131 over Denver on Thursday night
- Aaron Gordon set a franchise record for a season opener with 50 points and made 10 three-pointers, tying the NBA record for most made in a season opener
- Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth career triple-double in a season opener, joining Oscar Robertson in NBA history
Match Analysis
On Thursday evening in San Francisco, Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a dramatic 137-131 victory in overtime against the Denver Nuggets. Curry amassed 42 points, with his clutch three-pointer in the dying moments of regulation counteracting Aaron Gordon’s career-high 50-point performance. The Warriors rallied to a 12-2 surge in overtime, initiated by a corner three-pointer from Al Horford and highlighted by a decisive shot from Jimmy Butler that pushed the lead to 133-127 with just 41 seconds remaining. This win secures Golden State a 2-0 opening to their season.
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Record-Breaking Performances
Aaron Gordon’s outstanding night saw him eclipse Alex English’s previous Denver franchise record for a season opener, which stood at 47 points since 1985 – also set against Golden State. Gordon’s ten successful three-pointers equalled Terry Rozier’s NBA record for the most made in a season opener, set in 2020. Notably, Gordon was perfect from beyond the arc in the first half, converting all seven of his attempts – setting a new mark for most first-half threes in a season opener. At half-time, Gordon had matched the Warriors’ total output from deep, needing sixteen fewer attempts, and propelled Denver to a 70-61 advantage at the interval.
Overtime Drama and Statistical Highlights
The closing moments of regulation featured a flurry of pivotal plays. Gordon drained a go-ahead three-pointer with 25.7 seconds left, only for Curry to immediately respond with a long-range equaliser 4.3 seconds later. Nikola Jokic had an opportunity to claim victory for Denver before the buzzer, but missed a shot in the paint, sending the contest into overtime where Golden State seized momentum.
Jokic concluded the night with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to produce four triple-doubles in season openers. The Nuggets entered the regular season as the final team to take the court, but quickly found themselves trailing 10-0 or worse – the first such occurrence in an NBA opener in six years. However, they immediately replied with a 12-point streak and did not relinquish their lead for the remainder of the half.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 42 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Aaron Gordon | 50 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Nikola Jokic | 21 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
What’s Next
The Denver Nuggets are set to host Phoenix on Saturday night, while the Golden State Warriors travel to Portland for their next fixture on Friday night.
