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Thompson leads Warriors to 15-0 start, beat Nuggets 118-105

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, picks up a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, and guard Jameer Nelson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, picks up a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, and guard Jameer Nelson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Associated Press November 22, 2015 1 min read

DENVER (AP) – Klay Thompson scored 21 points and the Golden State Warriors tied the best start in NBA history, beating the Denver Nuggets 118-105 on Sunday night to move to 15-0.

Golden State matches the start of the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and the ’93-94 Houston Rockets. The Warriors can break the record Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Here’s more history: The Warriors surpassed the ’57-58 Boston Celtics for the best start by a defending champion.

Thompson hit a 3-pointer with 2:08 remaining in the second quarter and Golden State never trailed again. The reserves built up a sizeable lead and allowed Stephen Curry to rest the entire fourth quarter. He had 19 points, the first time this season Curry hasn’t reached 20.

Darrell Arthur had 21 points for the Nuggets, who’ve lost three straight.