The Denver Nuggets lost to the Golden State Warriors 137-131 in overtime, despite a career night from Aaron Gordon.
Gordon scored a career-high 50 points on 21 shots and 6 free throws, making 10 of his 11 three-pointers. Jamal Murray added 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Aaron Gordon's performance was the most points ever scored in a Nuggets opener.
However, the Nuggets' inability to get a stop at the end of the game doomed them. Steph Curry finished with 42 points and 7 assists, and the Warriors had 7 players in double-figures compared to 4 for Denver.
Author's summary: Nuggets lose to Warriors despite Gordon's career night.