Curry silences Aaron Gordon’s historic night with a stellar performance
In an emotional encounter at the Chase Center, Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 victory over the Denver Nuggets, overshadowing Aaron Gordon’s outstanding performance. Gordon, on a memorable night, scored 50 points, with an impressive shooting efficiency of 17 out of 21 field goals and 10 out of 11 three-pointers. His performance included eight consecutive three-pointers at the start of the game, leaving him only one short of the NBA record.However, Gordon’s performance was overshadowed by Curry’s response, who scored 42 points, including six three-pointers, and made a crucial three-pointer from 34 feet to tie the score in the final seconds of regulation time. Curry continued his dominance in overtime, scoring another three-pointer and two free throws to secure the Warriors’ victory. The Warriors’ strategy of employing a bigger lineup in the final quarter, with Curry, Kuminga, Green, and Horford, proved key in countering the Nuggets’ offense. This lineup, which had never practiced together, allowed the Warriors to match up defensively and overcome a seven-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation time. The victory left the Warriors with a 2-0 record, while the Nuggets, with a 0-1 record, prepare for their next encounter.The moment is bigger, and he rises. He is this quiet type, but he loves the spectacle. Whenever there is a show to be done, he will do it.
Draymond Green on Stephen Curry
