Warriors Beat Nuggets 134-114 Behind Lendeborg’s 31 Points

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Ball Arena, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Golden State made 22 three-pointers and used a 40-point third quarter to take control of the NBA matchup.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Nuggets Take an Early Lead

Denver outscored Golden State 32-28 in the opening quarter, establishing a four-point advantage at home. It was the only quarter the Nuggets won, as the Warriors increased their scoring in each of the next two periods.

Second Quarter: Warriors Move Ahead

Golden State answered with a 32-24 second quarter, turning its early deficit into a 60-56 halftime lead. The eight-point edge in the period shifted the game in the visitors’ favor before their highest-scoring quarter of the night.

Third Quarter: Golden State Creates Separation

The Warriors outscored the Nuggets 40-28 in the third, extending their lead to 100-84. That 12-point difference was the largest quarterly margin of the game and gave Golden State a 16-point cushion entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Warriors Finish the Road Win

Golden State added another 34 points while Denver scored 30, completing the 134-114 victory in regulation. The Warriors scored 74 second-half points to the Nuggets’ 58, building steadily on their four-point halftime advantage.

Key Performers

• Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors: Led all scorers with 31 points and collected a game-high 12 rebounds, adding six assists in a productive all-around performance.
• Draymond Green, Warriors: Led Golden State with seven assists as the visitors finished with 31 as a team.
• DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets: Led Denver with 21 points.
• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: Recorded 19 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks, leading Denver in both rebounds and assists.

NerdSports Stat: Denver outscored Golden State 84-68 on two-pointers and free throws combined, but the Warriors’ 36-point advantage from three-point range turned that 16-point deficit into a 20-point victory.

Game Analysis: Three-Point Efficiency Makes the Difference

Golden State combined volume with accuracy from beyond the arc, making 22 of 44 attempts for 50.0%. Denver finished 10-for-29, shooting 34.5%. The Warriors made more than twice as many threes, producing 66 points from long range compared with the Nuggets’ 30.

That gap mattered even though Denver shot a respectable 50.0% overall. Golden State was more efficient at 54.1%, making 46 of 85 field-goal attempts. Both teams scored 20 points at the free-throw line, with the Warriors going 20-for-21 and the Nuggets finishing 20-for-23.

The Warriors also held a 45-32 rebounding advantage. Lendeborg’s 12 rebounds accounted for more than a quarter of Golden State’s total, complementing his game-leading scoring contribution.

Both teams recorded 31 assists, so Denver’s passing production remained a positive despite the result. Jokic supplied 11 of those assists, but the Nuggets could not match Golden State’s perimeter output or its sustained scoring after halftime.

Closing Context: Warriors Earn Their First Win

Golden State improved to 1-3 overall and 1-2 on the road, while Denver fell to 1-2 overall and 1-1 at home. Both Western Conference teams return to action Wednesday, October 28: the Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Nuggets host the New Orleans Pelicans. Both games are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Frequently Asked Questions