Warriors Edge Nuggets 137-131 as Curry Stuns with Clutch Performance

UPDATE: In a thrilling overtime showdown at the Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors edged the Denver Nuggets 137-131, showcasing an electrifying performance by Stephen Curry just moments ago. Curry’s game-tying shot with only 5 seconds left in regulation proved pivotal, overshadowing Aaron Gordon‘s impressive 50-point night.

The nail-biting game unfolded on October 26, 2023, as Gordon delivered a career-best performance, hitting 17 of 21 shots and draining 10 three-pointers. His final three-pointer, a dagger that put the Nuggets ahead with just 26 seconds to play, seemed destined to clinch the victory. But Curry had other plans.

With the clock winding down, Curry stepped up and sank a semi-contested 34-footer to tie the game. He continued his dominance in overtime, scoring another three-pointer and adding two crucial free throws to finish with 42 points. “The bigger the moment, the more he rises,” said Warriors’ teammate Draymond Green, highlighting Curry’s ability to shine under pressure.

Gordon’s stunning performance placed him among an elite group, becoming only the 17th player in NBA history to make 10 three-pointers in a losing effort. “Ridiculous,” Curry remarked, acknowledging Gordon’s transformation after a previous struggle with his shooting. This season, Gordon has made a remarkable leap from a 29% three-point shooter two seasons ago to 43.6% last year.

The Warriors’ success hinged on strategic adjustments made late in the game. In a key timeout, assistant coaches Terry Stotts and Chris DeMarco urged head coach Steve Kerr to deploy a larger lineup featuring Curry, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Green, and newly acquired Al Horford. This lineup proved effective, erasing a seven-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation.

“It was really fun to watch a group that’s never played together close a game against one of the best teams in the league,” Kerr said, emphasizing the success of their new strategy. The Warriors improved to 2-0 with this victory, building early momentum as they look to establish themselves as serious contenders in the Western Conference.

The Nuggets, now at 0-1, will head home to face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on how both teams adjust following this intense matchup.