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Warriors outlast Nuggets; Thunder stay unbeaten after double-OT thriller
Warriors Outlast Nuggets in Classic Finish
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry reminded everyone why he’s still one of basketball’s best closers. The Golden State Warriors erased a double-digit deficit and defeated the Denver Nuggets 137-131 in overtime Thursday night at Chase Center.
Curry finished with 42 points, including a deep 3-pointer with 21.4 seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime. He added six assists and five rebounds while shooting 55 percent from the floor, leading Golden State to its second straight win to open the season.
Denver controlled much of the night behind a monster performance from Aaron Gordon, who scored a career-high 50 points on 17-of-21 shooting. Nikola Jokić added 27 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, but the Nuggets faltered late as the Warriors tightened defensively and found answers in overtime.
Golden State got timely plays from Draymond Green, who grabbed nine rebounds and made several key stops, while Jonathan Kuminga added 18 points off the bench.
“It’s early, but these are the kinds of games that build character,” Curry said. “We found a way to win when it mattered most.”
Stat Box – Warriors 137, Nuggets 131 (OT)
| Team | Top Scorer | Rebounds | Assists | 3PT | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | S. Curry – 42 pts | D. Green – 9 | Curry – 6 | 7-for-13 | 51.7 % |
| Nuggets | A. Gordon – 50 pts | N. Jokić – 15 | Jokić – 12 | 10-for-11 | 53.2 % |
Thunder Stay Perfect Behind SGA’s 55-Point Night
INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered one of the young season’s defining performances, scoring a career-high 55 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Indiana Pacers 141-135 in double overtime.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s effort was the first 50-point outing of the NBA season. He added eight rebounds and six assists while hitting five threes. Oklahoma City improved to 2-0 — both wins coming in double OT, a first in league history.
Rookie center Chet Holmgren posted 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Williams chipped in 17. The Pacers countered with Benedict Mathurin’s 36 points and Pascal Siakam’s 32 and 15 boards, but turnovers in the second overtime proved costly.
The Thunder trailed by seven late in regulation before Gilgeous-Alexander scored nine straight to force OT. They then sealed the game at the line in the second extra frame.
“That’s the type of game you live for,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Everyone made plays — that’s what a team win looks like.”
Stat Box – Thunder 141, Pacers 135 (2 OT)
| Team | Top Scorer | Rebounds | Assists | 3PT | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | S. Gilgeous-Alexander – 55 pts | C. Holmgren – 11 | J. Giddey – 9 | 5-for-9 | 49.6 % |
| Pacers | B. Mathurin – 36 pts | P. Siakam – 15 | T. Haliburton – 11 | 6-for-12 | 48.3 % |
Takeaways Across the League
The Warriors’ poise in overtime showed the championship DNA that continues to define their core. Curry’s vintage performance set the tone for a team seeking to reclaim its Western-Conference swagger.
For Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander’s eruption underscored his rise into superstardom. The Thunder’s ability to close two straight marathon games highlights a maturity well beyond their years — and sends an early message that they belong among the West’s elite.
As the first week of the season unfolds, the early storylines are clear: veteran excellence still wins late, and the next generation — led by Gilgeous-Alexander — is already rewriting the script.
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