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Stephen Curry rescues Warriors from shock Aaron Gordon explosion in home opener

The Golden State Warriors have overcome a shock career night from Aaron Gordon to deliver victory in their home opener against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on Thursday night.

Gordon went for a career-high 50 points on an astonishing 10-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, but Curry rescued the Warriors down the stretch in a thrilling 137-131 overtime victory against their Western Conference foe.

Stephen Curry rescued the Warriors in a thrilling overtime win over the Nuggets

Curry had 42 points, six rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 37 minutes, shooting 14-of-25 from the floor and 6-of-12 from 3-point range.