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Curry, Stephen

Curry Steals the Show as Warriors Edge Nuggets 137-131 in Thrilling Opener

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Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was unstoppable on Thursday night, scoring 16 straight points down the stretch to help his team overcome Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon's 50-point night and secure a 137-131 victory in their season opener. Curry's remarkable performance was capped off by a game-tying 3-pointer with 21.4 seconds to play, which he described as a "super tough shot" that left the Nuggets stunned. Despite Gordon's franchise-record 10 3-pointers, the Warriors persevered in overtime, thanks in part to Curry's seven points and clutch 3-pointers from Al Horford and Jimmy Butler.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stephen Curry tied his season-high with 42 points, including 16 straight points down the stretch to secure the win.
  • Aaron Gordon set a franchise record with 10 3-pointers in a season opener, tying Terry Rozier's NBA record.
  • Gordon scored 50 points in the game, making him one of seven players in NBA history to reach the milestone in a season opener.
  • Nikola Jokic missed a shot in the lane just before the buzzer, sending the game to overtime.
  • Curry led the way in overtime with seven points, while Al Horford and Jimmy Butler also contributed with clutch 3-pointers.
  • The Warriors' victory improved their record to 2-0 on the season.
  • Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman praised Gordon's performance, saying "Aaron had a night I'll never forget. I know he won't. So tough loss."

Statistics:

  • Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry scored 42 points, including 16 straight points down the stretch.
  • Aaron Gordon set a franchise record with 10 3-pointers in a season opener, tying Terry Rozier's NBA record.
  • Clayton Kershaw became one of seven players in NBA history to score at least 50 points in a season opener, joining:

+ Michael Jordan (1986)

+ Kobe Bryant (1997)

+ Wilt Chamberlain (1960)

+ Bob Pettit (1955)

+ George Yardley (1958)

+ Dave DeBusschere (1962)

  • Curry's game-tying 3-pointer with 21.4 seconds to play was a "super tough shot" that left the Nuggets stunned, according to Gordon.
  • The Warriors led the Nuggets 120-117 with 25.7 seconds to play before the game went to overtime.

Sources:

  • ESPN.com
  • Reuters

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