Gallinari's 18 lead Nuggets past Warriors, 104-98

12:26 AM, Oct 16, 2012   |    comments
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Stephen Curry had 25 points and Klay Thompson had 21 for the Warriors. They were a combined 8 for 10 from 3-point range. David Lee had 15 points as Golden State lost for the first time in four preseason games.

The Nuggets led 94-92 when Brewer six straight points. He was fouled while shooting a 3-pointer and hit all three free throws and then made a 3 to give Denver a 100-92 lead.

Golden State responded with six in a row and had two chances to tie but Jeremy Tyler was called for a charge and then Kosta Koufas blocked his layup attempt with 49 seconds remaining.

Koufas, who had 13 rebounds, sealed the win with two putbacks that gave Denver a 104-98 lead.

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