DENVER — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record with 51 first-quarter points during Tuesday night’s 142-111 win against the Denver Nuggets.
On top of the league and franchise record for points in the first quarter, the Warriors also poured in 10 3-pointers — another franchise record, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
“We had to get off to a good start against a team that’s playing as well as Denver has in this building,” Warriors guard Stephen Curry said. “Didn’t expect, obviously, 51 [in the first quarter]. But the purpose about how we created shots and the confidence, everybody taking ’em, it was fun, man.”
Golden State finished the quarter leading 51-38.
“Beautiful, beautiful basketball,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “Just liked the way our guys moved the ball, the shot fakes, playing with purpose, playing with a simple style of execution but aggressive at the same time. Finding that balance is always what we’re looking for. That was as good as it gets for us.
“I don’t remember a better first quarter. That was a fireworks show.”
According to ESPN Stats & Information, the 51 points are the second most the Warriors have scored in any quarter in franchise history. They scored 57 points in the third quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings in 1989.
Kevin Durant led the Warriors’ offensive explosion in the first quarter with 17 points, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. Klay Thompson added 13 and Stephen Curry chipped in with 12 of his own.
The Warriors shot 19-for-25 from the field (76 percent) and finished 10-of-14 from beyond the arc in the first quarter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Source:ESPN
