Stephen Curry returned to the Warriors after missing the previous 12 games due to a foot injury. In the 22 minutes that Curry played against the Nuggets, he was good for 16 points. Jordan Poole was the most accurate player in the Warriors with 30 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves surprisingly defeated Memphis Grizzlies 130-117. Minnesota had finished seventh in the regular season in the Western Conference and Memphis Grizzlies second.