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Curry's 42-Point Heroics Lift Warriors Over Nuggets in Overtime Thriller
24 Oct
Summary
- Stephen Curry scores 42 points, including game-tying 3-pointer
- Aaron Gordon sets Nuggets franchise record with 50 points
- Warriors go on 12-2 run in overtime to secure victory
In a thrilling NBA matchup on October 24, 2025, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 137-131 in overtime. The star of the show was Stephen Curry, who scored 42 points, including a crucial game-tying 3-pointer late in regulation to send the game to overtime.
The Nuggets' Aaron Gordon put on an impressive display, setting a franchise record with 50 points in the season opener. Gordon's 10 3-pointers also tied a record for the most made in a season opener. However, the Warriors' resilience and teamwork ultimately prevailed.
In the extra period, the Warriors went on a decisive 12-2 run, featuring a clutch 3-pointer from Al Horford and a back-breaking shot from Jimmy Butler, to pull away and secure the victory. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, but it was not enough to overcome the Warriors' late-game heroics.
The win marks a strong start to the season for the Warriors, who improved to 2-0, while the Nuggets suffered a heartbreaking defeat in their season opener.
