NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics Season 2013 Episode 1 Golden State vs. Denver Game # 1
- April 20, 2013
In the first episode of the NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics season 2013, viewers are taken back to the thrilling first game of the series between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets. Both teams had fought hard to make it to the playoffs, with the Warriors finishing 6th in the Western Conference and the Nuggets finishing 3rd.
The game took place on April 20, 2013, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The atmosphere was electric as fans packed the arena, eager to see their team take the first step towards advancing to the next round of the playoffs.
The game starts off with a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with neither able to establish a clear lead in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the Warriors begin to pull away, thanks in part to the stellar play of shooting guard Klay Thompson. Thompson hits a total of eight three-pointers in the game and finishes with 22 points, helping to give the Warriors a 61-53 lead at halftime.
But the Nuggets are not out of the fight yet. Led by point guard Ty Lawson, who finishes the game with 35 points, the Nuggets make a strong push in the third quarter, cutting the Warriors' lead to just one point at one point. However, the Warriors keep their composure and manage to maintain their lead heading into the fourth and final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, both teams continue to battle it out, with neither able to gain a significant advantage. With just seconds left on the clock and the score tied at 95-95, it's anyone's game. That's when Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, who finishes the game with 19 points and 9 assists, steps up to the plate. Curry sinks an incredible game-winning shot with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock, giving the Warriors a 97-95 victory and a crucial 1-0 lead in the series.
The game is full of exciting moments and incredible plays from both teams, making it a must-watch for any basketball fan. From Thompson's incredible shooting to Lawson's impressive scoring, the game is a true showcase of the talent and determination of both the Warriors and the Nuggets.
Overall, the first episode of NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics season 2013 provides a thrilling look back at one of the most exciting games of the playoffs that year. With nail-biting action, incredible plays, and a dramatic finish, viewers won't be able to look away as they relive every moment of this classic game between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets.