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Warriors beat Nuggets 134-114 for first win of the season
Golden State beat Denver 134-114 to earn its first win of the NBA season.
The Warriors had lost their first three games and were playing the Nuggets in Denver.
Stephen Curry scored 24 points without missing a field goal, making all eight shots he attempted.
He scored 21 points after halftime, helping Golden State pull away.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 31 points and 12 rebounds, and helped the Warriors keep their lead while Curry rested late in the game.
Denver’s Nikola Jokic scored 19 points and had 11 assists, but the Nuggets struggled defensively and were missing several injured players.
Golden State next travels to Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Golden State beat Denver 134-114 in Denver to claim its first win of the season.
The Warriors had opened the season with three straight losses.
Stephen Curry scored 24 points and made all eight of his field-goal attempts.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led Golden State with 31 points and 12 rebounds.
Denver’s Nikola Jokic had 19 points and 11 assists, while Aaron Gordon was ejected in the fourth quarter.
- Who
- The Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets.
- What
- Golden State beat Denver 134-114 for its first win of the season.
- When
- October 27, 2026, Korea time; the game was played Monday night, according to The Mercury News.
- Where
- Denver, Colorado, at Ball Arena.
- Why
- The Warriors ended their three-game losing streak with the win. The sources do not state a single reason for the result.
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Golden State entered with three straight losses and Curry rested in its previous game against Phoenix.
Golden State led Denver 60-56.
Curry made all six of his shots in the quarter as the Warriors extended their lead.
Aaron Gordon was ejected after arguing calls.
Golden State defeated Denver 134-114 for its first win of the season.
- Final score
- Golden State 134, Denver 114
- Curry
- 24 points; made all 8 field-goal attempts
- Yaxel Lendeborg
- 31 points and 12 rebounds
- Nikola Jokic
- 19 points and 11 assists
- Warriors record
- 1-3 after the win
- Venue
- Ball Arena, Denver