Magical Night for Shai and Curry with Overtime Included

Stephen Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on performances to remember in the NBA early morning hours. The Golden State Warriors guard once again showed why he remains one of the league's most decisive players with an exhibition against the Denver Nuggets, while the reigning MVP led the Oklahoma City Thunder to another thrilling victory against the Indiana Pacers. Two games, two overtimes, and one same conclusion: the stars made the difference.

We Have Curry for the Long Run

Golden State survived a near-epic battle. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 137-129 in overtime thanks to Stephen Curry's 40 points, who delivered an unstoppable stretch in the closing moments. Between the end of the fourth quarter and the start of extra time, the two-time MVP scored 16 consecutive points, including the three-pointer that tied the game with 21.9 seconds remaining. His performance carried a team that remains undefeated and, at times, seemed to relive the intensity of a playoff showdown.

Aaron Gordon was the unexpected protagonist on the other side. The forward had the best game of his career with 50 points, shooting 17 of 21 from the field and a surprising 10 of 11 from three-point range. A historic performance that, however, was not enough to stop Curry's surge. Nikola Jokic recorded another triple-double (23 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) and Jamal Murray contributed 25 points, but Denver's defense crumbled in overtime against the Californian guard's inspiration.

The victory leaves the Warriors with a 2-0 record after a promising start to the season. With Curry performing at this level and supported by players like Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler, Golden State seems to have regained its competitive identity. Despite the loss, Denver demonstrated it remains a formidable opponent, and if Gordon maintains his outside accuracy, their offense can reach another level.

Shai Shines Again in 2 Overtimes

In Indianapolis, the reigning champions once again struggled to pull off a high-tension game. The Thunder defeated the Pacers 141-135 after two overtimes in a rematch of the past Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the team's heart with 55 points, his new personal record, and the first 50-point game of this season. The Canadian dominated from the free-throw line—making 23 of 26 shots—and sustained Oklahoma City in every critical moment.

The game was as physical as it was close, with 70 personal fouls and over fifty free-throw attempts. The Thunder led by seven points at halftime, but Indiana reacted with a strong second half led by Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam, the author of the shot that forced overtime with six seconds left. In the first extra period, neither team could break the balance until Shai regained control in the second.

A steal nullified by a timeout called just before deprived the Pacers of a golden opportunity to come back in the closing seconds. Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the game from the line and secured a historic 2-0 start: Oklahoma City is the first team in NBA history to win its first two games of the season in double overtime. Two consecutive nights, two star performances, and one more confirmation that the Thunder haven't lost an ounce of the hunger that led them to the title.

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