Curry saves Warriors against Nuggets: Gordon scores 50, but falls defeated

Aaron Gordon Shines with 50 Points, but Curry Responds for the Warriors Victory

In an epic showdown at the Chase Center, Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets starred in a historic night by scoring 50 points, including 10 three-pointers. However, Stephen Curry, with a masterful performance, led the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 overtime victory. Gordon’s tenth three-pointer, with 26 seconds left in regulation, seemed to seal the victory for the Nuggets. But Curry, demonstrating his ability for crucial moments, responded with a three-pointer from 34 feet to tie the score.

The moment is bigger, and he rises to the occasion. He’s a quiet guy… but he loves the spectacle. Whenever there’s a spectacle, he’s going to put on a show.
Draymond Green on Stephen Curry

Gordon’s performance was impressive: 50 points with 17 of 21 in field goals and an amazing 10 of 11 from the three-point line. The Nuggets player scored eight consecutive three-pointers at the start of the game, one short of the NBA record.

Ridiculous. Whatever he did this summer, it worked.
Stephen Curry on Aaron Gordon

Gordon’s night was even more remarkable considering his evolution as a shooter. Two seasons ago, he only shot 29% from three-pointers. Last season, he improved significantly, reaching 43.6%. In this game, he became the seventeenth player in history to score 10 three-pointers in a losing game. Curry, for his part, scored 42 points, the second-highest total in his home openers, with 14 of 25 in field goals and six three-pointers. The Warriors’ strategy, led by coach Steve Kerr, was key in the victory. In the final quarter, Kerr opted for a larger lineup, with Curry, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green, and Al Horford. This lineup, which had never practiced together, proved effective, allowing the Warriors to overcome a seven-point deficit in the final 3:50 of regulation time and surpass the Nuggets in overtime.