DENVER — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record with 51 first-quarter points during Tuesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
On top of the league and franchise record for points in the first quarter, the Warriors also poured in 10 three-pointers — another franchise record, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
For a team that is used to putting up points in a hurry, the Warriors’ first-quarter performance was even more impressive because they did it against a Nuggets team that came into the game with a Western Conference-leading 29-13 record.
Golden State finished the quarter leading 51-38.
According to ESPN Stats and 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 while 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.