Denver Nuggets Fall to Golden State Warriors 137-131
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Golden State Warriors 137-131 in overtime, despite a strong performance from Aaron Gordon.
Gordon scored a career-high 50 points on 21 shots and 6 free throws, making 10 of his 11 three-pointers. Jamal Murray added 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
However, the Nuggets' inability to get a stop at the end of the game ultimately led to their downfall. Steph Curry was outstanding for the Warriors, finishing with 42 points and 7 assists, and had 7 players in double-figures compared to 4 for Denver.
Aaron Gordon's 50 points were the most ever scored in a Nuggets opener.
The Nuggets spotted the Warriors a 10-point lead with a slow start, but were unable to recover despite their strong individual performances.
Author's summary: Nuggets lose to Warriors 137-131 despite Gordon's career night.