The Golden State Warriors posted an NBA record 51 first-quarter points as they thrashed the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

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Golden State Warriors 142-111 Denver Nuggets Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson scored 31 points apiece and Kevin Durant added 27 as the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors routed the host Denver Nuggets 142-111.

The Warriors set an NBA record for a first quarter by scoring 51 points. The previous record of 50 points was held by five teams, with the Phoenix Suns the last club to accomplish the feat on November 10, 1990.