Sports · October 27, 2026

Warriors Beat Nuggets 134–114: Yaxel Lendeborg's 31 and Curry's Perfect Night

A breakout rookie performance and a remarkable shooting night from Stephen Curry helped Golden State avoid an 0–4 start.

By NewsTrendus Editorial Desk · October 27, 2026 · Independently written from credited sources · Representative editorial photograph

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At a glance: The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 134–114 in Denver on October 26. Yaxel Lendeborg had 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Stephen Curry went 8-for-8 from the field for 24 points.

Warriors vs. Nuggets final score and what happened

DENVER, Oct. 27, 2026 — The Golden State Warriors earned their first victory of the 2026–27 NBA season Monday night, beating the Denver Nuggets 134–114 at Ball Arena. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points and collected 12 rebounds, while Stephen Curry made all eight of his field-goal attempts and finished with 24 points. The result moved Golden State to 1–3 and prevented an 0–4 start. The NBA team game listing identifies the October 26 matchup, and the outcome is corroborated by Reuters and Associated Press reporting.

How Yaxel Lendeborg changed the game

Lendeborg's scoring was not driven by an unusually hot three-point night. He shot 9-for-19 overall, 1-for-8 from three and 12-for-13 at the foul line, according to the AP game recap. That mix matters: it shows how the rookie generated offense through possessions that ended at the rim or the stripe even while his outside shooting lagged. His 12 rebounds also contributed to a major team advantage on the glass.

Stephen Curry's perfect shooting line explained

Curry finished 8-for-8 from the field, including three made three-pointers, and hit all five of his free throws. He scored 21 of his 24 points after halftime, providing a sharp contrast to the team's 0–3 opening stretch. The phrase “perfect shooting” refers to his attempts in this particular game, not a season-long shooting percentage or a record-setting NBA career claim.

Where Golden State pulled away

Denver led 32–28 after one quarter, but the Warriors were ahead 60–56 at halftime. Golden State then scored 40 in the third quarter to take a 100–84 lead and added 34 in the fourth. The Warriors shot 54.1% from the field, made 22 of 44 three-point attempts and won the rebounding battle 50–36. The 74-point second half was decisive; it also made Denver's early advantage irrelevant by the closing minutes.

How Nikola Jokić and Denver responded

Jokić recorded 19 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists. DeMar DeRozan led Denver with 21 points, while Aaron Gordon scored seven before leaving after two technical fouls in the fourth quarter. The loss was not solely about one star's performance: Golden State's shot-making, second-half pace and rebounding edge created a team-wide problem Denver could not solve.

What comes next for both teams

The Associated Press game report lists Golden State's next game at Minnesota on Wednesday and Denver's next game at New Orleans. The opening week remains a small sample: one strong night does not erase Golden State's earlier losses or establish a long-term trend. But the performance gave the Warriors a concrete result and a breakout rookie outing to build on. The photo on this page shows a generic basketball hoop, not this game.

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