What Steph Curry had to say about Aaron Gordon’s night

Stephen Curry delivered a clutch performance of 42 points to lead Golden State Warriors past Denver Nuggets 137-131 in overtime. But it was Aaron Gordon who stole the headlines with a career-high 50 points and 10 3-pointers in a losing effort.

ESPN reporter Anthony Slater shared Curry’s reaction to Gordon’s historic shooting night on Ks.

“Funny. Whatever he did this summer, it worked,” Curry said.

Gordon went 7-of-7 from deep in the first half alone, helping Denver build a 70-61 halftime lead. His 10 three-pointers tied the NBA record for most in a season opener, matches Terry Rozier’s sign. The performance also broke Alex English’s 1985 franchise record of 47 points in a season opener.

Warrior Star delivers when it matters most

Despite Gordon’s explosion, Curry saved his best for last. The Warriors star responded to Gordon’s go-ahead three (hit with 25.7 seconds left) by draining the game-tying shot with 21.4 seconds left in the game. Curry then dominated overtimescoring 22 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to seal the victory.

At one point late in the game, he scored 16 straight points for the Warriors, showing the kind of takeover ability that has defined his Hall of Fame career.

While Curry’s clutch gene brought victory, Gordon’s shooting performance turned heads around the league. Known primarily for his athleticism and defense throughout his career, the forward has shown a refined perimeter game that could make Denver even more dangerous. He finished 10-for-11 from three-point rangea shooting display that few have seen from the 2023 champion.

Nikola Jokic also tallied 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season.

In the duel, two players made important statements at the opening. Gordon’s improved perimeter play signals trouble for Western Conference opponents this season. Meanwhile, Curry proved his late-game heroics remain unmatched even in his 17th season. Golden State improved to 2-0, while Denver fell to 0-1 in a potential playoff preview. The Warriors travel to Portland on Friday, while the Nuggets return home to face Phoenix on Saturday.