Key Takeaways:
- Yaxel Lendeborg registered 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors secured a 134-114 win against the Denver Nuggets
- Stephen Curry contributed 21 of his 24 points in the second half, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 to help the Warriors pull away
- Denver conceded 74 points after halftime, with Nikola Jokic tallying 19 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists before being substituted late in the game
Lendeborg Leads Warriors to Break Season Opener Drought
Yaxel Lendeborg delivered an impressive display with 31 points and 12 rebounds to propel the Golden State Warriors to a 134-114 triumph over the Denver Nuggets, marking their first victory of the season. The rookie from Michigan was instrumental in helping the Warriors avoid starting 0-4 for the first time since the 2007-08 season.
Golden State finished the night shooting 54.1% from the field, and their accuracy from distance was highlighted by a 22-of-44 mark from three-point range. The Warriors also dominated the boards, out-rebounding Denver by a 50-36 margin.
DUB in Denver 💥
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 27, 2026
Second-Half Surge and Standout Performers
Stephen Curry, returning alongside Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski after missing the previous game in Phoenix, scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half. He was flawless from the field, going 8 of 8, providing crucial momentum as the Warriors extended their advantage.
Lendeborg completed the night 9 of 19 from the field, although he converted just 1 of 8 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, however, he was nearly perfect, making 12 of 13. Before this game, he was averaging 18.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Brandin Podziemski made a significant impact, finishing with 18 points and posting a +33 plus-minus statistic.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxel Lendeborg (Warriors) | 31 | 12 | 6 |
| Stephen Curry (Warriors) | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) | 18 | 7 | 5 |
| Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | 19 | 7 | 11 |
| DeMar DeRozan (Nuggets) | 21 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Nuggets Struggle After Halftime
Denver’s defence faltered in the second half, conceding 74 points after the break. Nikola Jokic put up 19 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists, but his night ended with 3:33 on the clock and the Nuggets trailing by 21 points. Some Nuggets fans exited the arena early in a contest that began late in the evening. The frustration reached its peak for Aaron Gordon, who was handed a double-technical and removed from the game; he finished with seven points. DeMar DeRozan supplied 21 points for the home side.
The Nuggets competed without Alpha Diallo (wrist), Cameron Johnson (ankle), Spencer Jones (hamstring), and Julian Strawther (knee).
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Warriors are set to face Minnesota on Wednesday night
- The Nuggets will play against New Orleans on Wednesday night
