DENVER (Interstat) — Golden State used a balanced offense and a decisive second-half run to beat Denver 134-114 on Monday at Ball Arena. Denver led 32-28 after the first quarter, then Golden State outscored the Nuggets 40-28 in the second to take control. Golden State pulled away after halftime, turning a close game into a rout with strong 3-point shooting and transition baskets. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 31 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and one block. Stephen Curry added 24 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Brandin Podziemski scored 18 points with seven rebounds and five assists. Nikola Jokic paced Denver with 19 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks. Jamal Murray also scored 19 points with six rebounds and eight assists, and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points. Golden State’s bench contributed timely scoring, and the Warriors protected their lead down the stretch. The announced attendance was 19,520. Golden State improved to 1-3, while Denver fell to 1-2.