Curry scores 38 but Warriors lose to Nuggets, 112-110

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left picks up a loose ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left picks up a loose ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Associated Press January 14, 2016 3 min read

DENVER (AP) – Danilo Gallinari scored 28 points and the Denver Nuggets withstood a 38-point performance by Stephen Curry to hand the Golden State Warriors their third loss of the season, 112-110 on Wednesday night.

The defending NBA champion Warriors (36-3) had won seven straight since their previous defeat, 114-91 at Dallas on Dec. 30.

Harrison Barnes added 18 points and Klay Thompson had 17 for the Warriors.

Will Barton scored 21 for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game losing streak to the Warriors. Gary Harris added 18 points.

A dunk by Brandon Rush gave the Warriors a 68-64 lead, but Denver outscored Golden State 19-5 over the last 5 1/2 minutes of the third quarter to take a 10-point lead into the fourth.