In the season opener, Gordon set a Nuggets franchise record for a season opener with 50 points , surpassing Alex English's 1985 record. Timberwolves playoff schedule ? Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports
As of late April 2026, the two teams have headed in different directions in the postseason: NBA Denver Nuggets Vs Golden State Warriors
Finished 10th in the West. Despite clinching a Play-In spot, they were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the tournament. Key Storylines In the season opener, Gordon set a Nuggets
Jokić narrowly missed a fifth consecutive triple-double in the March finale, finishing with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists . Despite clinching a Play-In spot, they were eliminated
The four games between these Western Conference rivals featured high-scoring displays and notable injury absences: Key Performance Oct 23, 2025 137–131 (OT) Curry (42 pts); Gordon (50 pts) Nov 7, 2025 Nuggets Denver 25-point victory Feb 22, 2026 Warriors Golden State home win Mar 29, 2026 Nuggets Jokić (25 pts, 15 reb) Season Context (April 2026)
Curry missed the final 25 games of the regular season, including the last matchup against Denver, due to a right knee injury. The Warriors went 9–16 during that stretch.
