URGENT UPDATE: In a thrilling season opener, Stephen Curry’s late-game heroics propelled the Golden State Warriors to a stunning 137-131 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets on July 15, 2025. Despite a phenomenal performance from Aaron Gordon, who scored 50 points, it was Curry’s electrifying play that stole the spotlight.
With just minutes remaining, Curry tied the game with a clutch three-pointer, then scored 16 consecutive points for the Warriors, ultimately sealing their victory. “It’s kind of like a playoff type vibe where somebody has an out-of-body experience,” Curry remarked, reflecting on his performance that culminated in 42 points.
Gordon’s impressive night marked only the seventh 50-point season opener in NBA history, as he hit a record-tying 10 three-pointers—three more than he had ever made in a single game. Yet, despite his historic achievement, Gordon expressed disappointment, stating, “I don’t want to take the L with me. It sucks.”
With 2:42 left in the fourth quarter, the Warriors found themselves down by seven. Curry stepped up, sinking two free throws before he was fouled on a three-pointer, converting all three attempts while rallying the crowd. He then tied the game with 1:24 left, only to see Gordon respond with his own three-pointer, pushing Denver ahead 120-117 with less than 30 seconds remaining.
“Ridiculous,” Curry commented on Gordon’s shooting prowess. “Whatever he did this summer worked.” Undeterred, Curry quickly retaliated, using a pick-and-roll to create space and nail the game-tying three-pointer with just 21.4 seconds on the clock.
The game headed into overtime after Nikola Jokic’s shot fell short at the buzzer. In the extra period, Curry dominated, scoring another seven points, supported by key three-pointers from Al Horford and Jimmy Butler. The Warriors improved their record to 2-0 for the season, with Curry showcasing his signature “night night” celebration following Butler’s three-pointer that extended their lead to six in the dying moments.
The Nuggets left the court pondering how they could let such a remarkable performance from Gordon slip away. Coach David Adelman lamented, “I feel awful for Aaron. He had a night I’ll never forget. We had so many chances to win the game.”
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on both teams to see how they respond to this intense matchup, especially with the early indications of Gordon’s formidable form.
